MERRIAM AVENUE SCHOOL
Merriam Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newton Public School District school district, located in NEWTON, NJ with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 42 teachers, Merriam Avenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Merriam Avenue School, located in Newton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Newton Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes early childhood development and foundational academic skills. It is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing community where students are encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually during their formative years.
The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also integrating character education and enrichment activities to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and active parent-teacher collaboration, Merriam Avenue School strives to build a strong educational baseline for its young learners, preparing them for a smooth transition into the upper elementary grades and beyond.
For more information, contact Merriam Avenue School at (973) 383-7202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWTON, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
MERRIAM AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWTON, NJ with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newton Public School District
- Total Students:
- 485
- Teachers:
- 42
- 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 485 students
- White
- 59.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.