At a glance
Reported students
366
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Christopher Columbus School #8: 366 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Christopher Columbus School #8
Christopher Columbus School #8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Garfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garfield Public School District. NCES reports 366 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (43.4%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Christopher Columbus School #8
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.4%
- Hispanic50%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Abraham Lincoln School #6
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Washington Irving School #4
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Roosevelt School #7
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
James Madison School #10
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
204 reported students
Public schools near Christopher Columbus School #8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School #7 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 282 | 0.5 mi |
| Washington Irving School #4 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 441 | 0.7 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 385 | 0.8 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 368 | 0.8 mi |
| James Madison School #10 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 280 | 0.8 mi |
| Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25 Elementary · Passaic City School District | KG–03 | 903 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Columbus School #8
What grades does Christopher Columbus School #8 serve?
Christopher Columbus School #8 reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garfield Public School District.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School #8?
Christopher Columbus School #8 reported 366 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 293 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 366 students and 32.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Christopher Columbus School #8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Christopher Columbus School #8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Christopher Columbus School #8 in?
Christopher Columbus School #8 is part of Garfield Public School District, based in Garfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Christopher Columbus School #8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt School #7 (0.5 mi), Washington Irving School #4 (0.7 mi), Abraham Lincoln School #6 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.