CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL

CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 474 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 35 teachers, CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL, located at 321 Chancellor Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Newark Public Schools district. As part of New Jersey’s largest school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational education to the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is situated in the South Ward of Newark, playing a central role in the daily lives of the families in the surrounding neighborhood.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Like many schools in the Newark district, CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL often implements initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and providing students with access to technology and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing rigorous instruction and community engagement, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond, serving as a hub for academic growth within the city.

For more information, contact CHANCELLOR AVENUE SCHOOL at (973) 705-3870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.