Serving 692 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colin Powell Elementary School serves a central area in Union City, NJ, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colin Powell Elementary School's student population of 692 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.
School Rankings
Colin Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colin Powell Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colin Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Colin Powell Elementary School is ranked #1053 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Colin Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Colin Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Elementary School, Robert Waters Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary School?
692 students attend Colin Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Colin Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colin Powell Elementary School?
Colin Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Colin Powell Elementary School offer ?
Colin Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colin Powell Elementary School part of?
Colin Powell Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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