SPEEDWAY AVENUE SCHOOL

SPEEDWAY 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 685 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 41 teachers, SPEEDWAY 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.

SPEEDWAY AVENUE SCHOOL, located at 701 South Orange Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Newark Public Schools district. The school is situated in the Vailsburg section of the city and serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of New Jersey's largest school district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school operates within a dense urban environment, playing an integral role in the neighborhood by providing essential educational services to area families. Like many schools in the Newark district, Speedway Avenue focuses on narrowing achievement gaps and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Its location on South Orange Avenue makes it a central hub for the surrounding community, and it is governed by the district’s broader initiatives to improve literacy, mathematics proficiency, and student engagement through modern pedagogical strategies and community support programs.

For more information, contact SPEEDWAY AVENUE SCHOOL at (973) 374-2740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.