HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District school district, located in ORANGE, NJ with about 364 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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 34 teachers, HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 421 Heywood Avenue in Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Orange Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its young learners. It generally follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its academic program, Heywood Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building. The school works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through collaborative instruction and supportive staff interventions. By maintaining a focus on consistent attendance, student performance, and positive school culture, the institution strives to provide the children of Orange with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for them to excel as they transition into higher grade levels.

For more information, contact HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 677-4105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

421 HEYWOOD AVE
ORANGE, NJ 07050-2006
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HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORANGE, NJ with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
364
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 364 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEYWOOD AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
85.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
White
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.