FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL
FIRST 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 1,209 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 74 teachers, FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL, located in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional development and student engagement.
Beyond academics, FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL functions as a vital community hub within the local neighborhood. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive atmosphere for learning. The school is known for its efforts to maintain an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its urban student population, striving to improve educational outcomes through consistent instruction and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall school experience.
For more information, contact FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL at (973) 268-5240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWARK, NJ 07107-1802
(973) 268-5240
FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 1,209 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:
- 1,209
- Teachers:
- 74
- 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 1,209 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FIRST AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- White
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.