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Colin Powell Elementary School

1500 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087, United States

+1 (201) 351-5165

http://cpowell.ucboe.us/

4.2

Overall Rating

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Colin Powell Elementary School Overview

About This School

Colin Powell Elementary School is a public elementary in Union City, New Jersey, serving 692 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 49% in ELA and 34% in math. The school maintains a staff of 52 teachers with an average salary of $80,186 and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 95% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Black, and 1% White.

692

Total Students

K-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

52 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts49%

Mathematics34%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Colin Powell Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

49%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 51%State Avg: 50%

34%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Colin Powell Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,186

City Avg: $80,186

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor:1

Colin Powell Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.55%

Male

51.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 692 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.16%

Hispanic95.09%

Asian2.02%

Black1.73%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

Colin Powell Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Colin Powell Elementary School

Q: What is Colin Powell Elementary School?

A: Colin Powell Elementary School is a elementary public located in Union City.

Q: How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary School?

A: Colin Powell Elementary School has approximately 692 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Colin Powell Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Colin Powell Elementary School - Union City, NJ

Quick Facts about Colin Powell Elementary School
School Name	Colin Powell Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	1500 New York Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087, Union City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 351-5165
Total Students	692
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	52
Rating	4.2/10
ELA Proficiency	49%
Math Proficiency	34%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Powell Elementary School

What is Colin Powell Elementary School?

Colin Powell Elementary School is a elementary public located in Union City.

How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary School?

Colin Powell Elementary School has approximately 692 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School is 13:1.

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