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Christopher Columbus School No. 15

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About Christopher Columbus School No. 15

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is a public school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 672 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Elizabeth. There are about 12.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (52.5 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 150 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 34 schools in Elizabeth Public Schools. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Union County.

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School facts

Address511 Third Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Phone(908) 436-5730
School districtElizabeth Public Schools
GradesK to 8
Students (2024-25)672
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)52.5
Students per teacher12.8
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Union County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340459005510). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Christopher Columbus School No. 15 serve?

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Christopher Columbus School No. 15?

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 reported 672 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School No. 15?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 672 students and 52.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 a public or charter school?

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 in?

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/elizabeth-public-schools/

Where is Christopher Columbus School No. 15 located?

Christopher Columbus School No. 15 is at 511 Third Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. The phone number is (908) 436-5730.

How many other schools are near Christopher Columbus School No. 15?

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