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Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5

Elizabeth, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

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About Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is a public school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 767 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Elizabeth. There are about 11.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (68 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 148 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

Address	650 Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Phone	(908) 436-6270
School district	Elizabeth Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	767
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	68
Students per teacher	11.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Union County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340459000071). 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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 serve?

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 reported 767 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?

About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 767 students and 68 teachers in federal data.

Is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 a public or charter school?

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 in?

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/elizabeth-public-schools/

Where is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 located?

Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is at 650 Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. The phone number is (908) 436-6270.

How many other schools are near Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?

There are 148 other schools within 5 miles of Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 in our directory.