FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL

FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Irvington Public School District school district, located in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 640 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 36 teachers, FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL, located on Springfield Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students within the Irvington Public Schools district. As part of a diverse urban educational community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its student body. It operates with a commitment to meeting the state’s core curriculum standards, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Irvington district, FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, often engaging with local families to promote student achievement and community involvement. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to provide equitable learning opportunities and a structured educational experience tailored to the needs of the Irvington community.

For more information, contact FLORENCE AVENUE SCHOOL at (973) 399-6861 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.