Elizabeth Public Schools

[4][5] The district was the third largest in New Jersey in 2022,[6] with a culturally diverse student body coming from 50 countries and speaking more than 37 languages.

From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.

[22] In 1977, district officials stated that the inability to determine attendance zones for the two comprehensive high schools after Thomas Jefferson High School opened in 1929 combined with the expansive shop facilities in the new building, led the district to decide to split students by sex, with girls at Battin and boys at Thomas Jefferson.

[23] By 1972, Battin was the only public high school in New Jersey operated exclusively for women, despite coeducational programs at both Princeton University and Vassar College.

The $29.3 million project included renovations to Thomas Jefferson High School, which was integrated into the new complex.

[74] Although he is no longer on the panel, Fajardo had controlled the school system with the support of several board members.

[75][76] In June 2011, the Union County Prosecutor's Office was investigating charges that members of the school board gave jobs and promotions to employees in exchange for political contributions.

Republican members of the New Jersey General Assembly asked for records relating to district spending for entertainment, travel, equipment and other expenditures.

[85] On August 24, 2022, Elizabeth mayor Chris Bollwage threatened on Twitter to not give any promotions to teachers who if they go on strike.