C−
Colin Powell Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1500 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087 · (201) 351-5165 · Part of Union City School District
Students
692
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Colin Powell Elementary School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47.3%
Location
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1500 New York Avenue, Union City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten81
Grade 1126
Grade 2110
Grade 3107
Grade 4116
Grade 5152
Enrollment over time
849’20
753’21
721’22
702’23
692’24
Down 18.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 95%Asian 2%Black 2%White 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.