WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL

WILSON 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 1,156 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 68 teachers, WILSON 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.

WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL, located at 19 Wilson Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school serving students within the Newark Board of Education district. It functions as a foundational part of the local community, catering to a diverse student population in the Ironbound section of Newark. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment focused on fostering student growth, literacy, and core competencies, typically serving elementary and middle-grade students through a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in its neighborhood by providing a safe, supportive space for children to develop socially and emotionally. Like many schools in the Newark district, WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community involvement, aiming to prepare its students for success in secondary education and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to empower its students to become active, productive members of their community.

For more information, contact WILSON AVENUE SCHOOL at (973) 465-4910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.