Memorial Elementary School

www.lfboe.org

342 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Little Ferry, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Little Ferry Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience within a small, community-focused setting. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse social, emotional, and intellectual needs of its elementary-age population.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student growth and community engagement. By offering a range of programs that cater to early childhood through upper elementary development, Memorial Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions. The staff focuses on creating an inclusive classroom atmosphere, often prioritizing personalized learning strategies to ensure that students build a strong base in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills during their formative years.

342

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	176
Black	16
Asian	64
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
176 (51.5 %)
White
78 (22.8 %)
Asian
64 (18.7 %)
Black
16 (4.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Little Ferry Public School District
Phone:	(201)641-6186
Website:	http://www.lfboe.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 94