PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Park Avenue Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Freehold Borough School District school district, located in Freehold, NJ with about 622 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, Park Avenue Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Park Avenue Elementary School, located at 280 Park Avenue in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Freehold Borough School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Park Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and social-emotional learning. The school frequently promotes programs that encourage student responsibility, collaboration, and cultural awareness. By maintaining a focus on small-group instruction and utilizing technology to enhance classroom engagement, the faculty strives to create a personalized educational experience that helps each student build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Park Avenue Elementary School at (732) 761-2124 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

280 Park Ave.
Freehold, NJ 07728-2006
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PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Freehold, NJ with about 622 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
622
Teachers:
43.58
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 622 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.8%
White
13.8%
Black or African American
6.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.