At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
767
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
13.2:1 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
- 535
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Union City. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Union City School District. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above 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 (96.8%) and Asian (1.8%). English learners represent 37.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.2%
- Hispanic96.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Union City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Elementary · Grades 01–08
400 reported students
Colin Powell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
692 reported students
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
300 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
272 reported students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
767 reported students
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
776 reported students
Public schools near Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara M. Gilmore Academy Elementary · Union City School District | 01–08 | 400 | 0.2 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 576 | 0.2 mi |
| Colin Powell Elementary School Elementary · Union City School District | KG–06 | 692 | 0.3 mi |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School Elementary · Union City School District | PK–06 | 767 | 0.4 mi |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education Elementary · Union City School District | PK–KG | 300 | 0.5 mi |
| Robert Waters Elementary School Elementary · Union City School District | PK–06 | 983 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Veterans' Memorial Elementary School
What grades does Veterans' Memorial Elementary School serve?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union City School District.
How many students attend Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 535 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 502 students and 38 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 Veterans' Memorial Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Veterans' Memorial Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.8% 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 Veterans' Memorial Elementary School in?
Veterans' Memorial Elementary School is part of Union City School District, based in Union City, NJ, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Veterans' Memorial Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sara M. Gilmore Academy (0.2 mi), John F Kennedy Elementary School (0.2 mi), Colin Powell Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.