NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Columbus Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|CARTERET, New Jersey|Carteret Public School District
CARTERET, NJ 07008
School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
625
Student:Teacher
11.6:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Carteret Public School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
72.6%
Phone
(732)541-8960School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
28%
15th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
8%
17th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
12.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
Near average in NJDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,265
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 62%Local 31%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
642
Current enrollment
Declining(-13% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary School
As of the most recent data, 625 students are enrolled at Columbus Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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