Public School Number Two

ps-2.wnyschools.net/

595 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Public School Number Two, located at 5200 Broadway in West New York, New Jersey, is a foundational educational institution serving the local community within the West New York School District. As a public school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in the early and middle grades.

The school operates within a densely populated, vibrant urban environment, which shapes its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Public School Number Two aims to prepare its students for future academic success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction, dedicated faculty, and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to empower its students to become active, informed, and contributing members of their community.

595

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Public School Number Two
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	522
Black	8
Asian	27
Two or More	2

Hispanic
522 (87.7 %)
White
36 (6.1 %)
Asian
27 (4.5 %)
Black
8 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West New York School District
Phone:	(201)553-4040
Website:	http://ps-2.wnyschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 67

Ungraded 71