Carteret High School
Carteret, NJ
Grades 9 to 12 · 1,188 students
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Columbus Elementary School
Carteret, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 4 · Carteret Public School District
Public school
About Columbus Elementary School
Columbus Elementary School is a public school in Carteret, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 4. Enrollment was 642 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 56.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.3 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 98 other schools within 5 miles. Carteret Public School District runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Middlesex County.
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School facts
| Address | 1 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (732) 541-8960 |
| School district | Carteret Public School District |
| Grades | PreK to 4 |
| Students (2024-25) | 642 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 56.8 |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Middlesex County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340282003272). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Gateway SchoolPrivate · Grades 2 to 12Carteret · 0.1 miCarteret Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Carteret · 0.5 miYeshiva Gedolah of Carteret Inc.Private, Jewish · Grades 9 to 12Carteret · 0.5 miCarteret High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Carteret · 0.5 miCarteret Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 6Carteret · 0.8 miNathan Hale Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Carteret · 0.8 miPort Reading Avenue Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Port Reading, NJ · 1 miSt Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Carteret · 1.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Columbus Elementary School serve?
Columbus Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School reported 642 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary School?
About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 642 students and 56.8 teachers in federal data.
Is Columbus Elementary School a public or charter school?
Columbus Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Columbus Elementary School in?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Carteret Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/carteret-public-school-district/
Where is Columbus Elementary School located?
Columbus Elementary School is at 1 Carteret Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008. The phone number is (732) 541-8960.
How many other schools are near Columbus Elementary School?
There are 98 other schools within 5 miles of Columbus Elementary School in our directory.
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