TEXAS AVENUE SCHOOL

Texas Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlantic City School District school district, located in Atlantic City, NJ with about 560 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Texas Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Texas Avenue School, located at 2523 Arctic Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Atlantic City School District. Situated in the heart of the city, the school functions as a community hub, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, Texas Avenue School is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its urban student body.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes character development and student engagement through various classroom initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its location within Atlantic City, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in secondary education while fostering a sense of community pride. The faculty and staff are dedicated to closing achievement gaps and ensuring that each student receives a comprehensive education that prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly changing global environment.

For more information, contact Texas Avenue School at (609) 343-7350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.