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Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23

PublicGrades 0–8
ELIZABETH, New Jersey · Elizabeth Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students605
Student:Teacher10.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
605
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
81%+45.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in ELIZABETH, New Jersey. The school enrolls 605 students. It is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictElizabeth Public Schools
County34039
CityELIZABETH
ZIP07208
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340459005526

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment605

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)