PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK 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 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 40 teachers, PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY 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.

PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Orange, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. As part of the Orange Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities aimed at preparing students for success in higher grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Orange community, often serving as a focal point for family involvement and neighborhood stability. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, Park Avenue Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and utilizing modern educational resources, the school works to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

For more information, contact PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 677-4124 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

231 PARK AVE
ORANGE, NJ 07050-4102
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PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORANGE, NJ with about 455 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
455
Teachers:
40.5
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
8th 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 455 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.0%
Hispanic/Latino
26.4%
Two or more races
0.4%
White
0.2%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.