ABINGTON AVENUE SCHOOL
Abington Avenue School, located at 209 Abington Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is situated in the North Ward of the city and serves a diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond.
The school’s curriculum is designed to align with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, with a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Abington Avenue School often engages the surrounding community through various initiatives and programs aimed at strengthening the partnership between parents, educators, and local stakeholders. By offering a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their academic journey.
NEWARK, NJ 07107-2507
(973) 268-5230
ABINGTON AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 983 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Public School District
- Total Students:
- 983
- Teachers:
- 56
- 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
* 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 983 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ABINGTON AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.9%
- White
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- 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.