Colin Powell Elementary School

1500 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 14:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colin Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Colin Powell Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
721 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Colin Powell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colin Powell Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1162 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
36%
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49%
49%
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10-14%
23%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
96%
33%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
1%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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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 #1162 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
721 students attend Colin Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Colin Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 14:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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