Nishuane Elementary School - NJ Safe Routes to School

Montclair Safe Routes to School ProgramSafe Routes to School Travel Plan – Nishuane Elementary SchoolSchool Demographic Information‣ Student DemographicsEthnicity Nishuane State AverageBlack or African American 42% 17%White 41% 54%Hispanic or Latino 9% 20%Asian 8% 8%Source: www.greatschools.net; NCES, 2008-2009‣ Economic DiversityFree and reduced-price lunchThese statistics show the percentage of students eligible for the federal free and reducedpricelunch program as reported by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Thispercentage is one indication of the student economic level (or family income level) at aschool.Free or reduced-price lunchprogramStudents eligible for free or reducedpricelunch programSource: www.greatschools.net; NCES, 2008-2009Nishuane‣ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)24% 30%State AverageThese statistics show the percentage of students with Individualized Education Programs(IEPs) as reported by the state. IEPs are specialized educational programs created forstudents with disabilities. When planning for activities related to SRTS, we want to makesure to think about all members of the student population, including students with IEPs.Students with DisabilitiesPercentage of students with IEPs (Individualized EducationProgram) regardless of placement/programsSource: NJDOE 2010-2011 Report CardNishuane12.8%‣ Language DiversityLimited English Proficient (LEP)Percentage of Limited English Proficient studentsSource: NJDOE 2010-2011 Report CardNishuaneNot reportedLanguage Spoken At HomeNishuaneEnglish 100%Source: NJDOE 2010-2011 Report CardS:\Project\J458800 Montclair SRTS Workshops\Travel Plans\Nishuane Travel Plan\Nishuane Travel Plan 4-4-13.docx Page | 10