Robert Menendez Elementary School

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529 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert Menendez Elementary School, located at 600 55th Street in West New York, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the local community. As part of the West New York School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school plays a central role in the neighborhood, aiming to prepare young learners for middle school success through a combination of classroom instruction and social-emotional development.

The school is named after U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, reflecting its place within the identity of the West New York municipality. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on addressing the unique needs of an urban student population, often utilizing bilingual programming and community-integrated resources to ensure equitable access to education. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and civic engagement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized educational landscape.

529

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Menendez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	500
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	2

Hispanic
500 (94.5 %)
White
16 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

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)553-4060
Website:	http://ps-3.wnyschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 75

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 53

Ungraded 71