SIXTEENTH AVENUE SCHOOL
Sixteenth Avenue School is a public elementary school that is part of the Elmwood Park School District school district, located in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ with about 469 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 40 teachers, Sixteenth Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Sixteenth Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Elmwood Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. The school typically focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often providing supplemental programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Elmwood Park community, serving as a neighborhood hub that encourages active collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, Sixteenth Avenue School aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in specific school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or current performance data are generally encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the official Elmwood Park School District website for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact Sixteenth Avenue School at (201) 796-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-2925
(201) 796-8700
SIXTEENTH AVENUE SCHOOL is a public school in ELMWOOD PARK, NJ with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elmwood Park School District
- Total Students:
- 469
- Teachers:
- 40.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 469 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.7%
- White
- 34.3%
- Asian
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.