At a glance
Reported students
506
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599
Public School Number Three: 506 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
11.1:1 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
- 536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Public School Number Three
Public School Number Three is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in West New York. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West New York School District. NCES reports 506 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, 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 (93.3%) and White (4.7%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. 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 Public School Number Three
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.6 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
- 17.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White4.7%
- Hispanic93.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 West New York School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albio Sires Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
518 reported students
Public School Number Five
Elementary · Grades KG–06
570 reported students
Harry L Bain
Elementary · Grades KG–06
599 reported students
Public School Number Two
Elementary · Grades KG–06
621 reported students
Public School Number One
Elementary · Grades KG–06
758 reported students
Early Childhood School
Other · Grades PK–PK
395 reported students
Public schools near Public School Number Three
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public School Number Five Elementary · West New York School District | KG–06 | 570 | 0.3 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 509 | 0.4 mi |
| Public School Number One Elementary · West New York School District | KG–06 | 758 | 0.5 mi |
| Public School Number Two Elementary · West New York School District | KG–06 | 621 | 0.5 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Union City School District | PK–06 | 871 | 0.5 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · North Bergen School District | PK–06 | 1,193 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Public School Number Three
What grades does Public School Number Three serve?
Public School Number Three reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West New York School District.
How many students attend Public School Number Three?
Public School Number Three reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 536 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Public School Number Three?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 506 students and 45.6 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 Public School Number Three a public, charter, or magnet school?
Public School Number Three is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West New York School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Public School Number Three students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.1% 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 Public School Number Three in?
Public School Number Three is part of West New York School District, based in West New York, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Public School Number Three?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Public School Number Five (0.3 mi), Franklin Elementary School (0.4 mi), Public School Number One (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.