FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL
Forest Avenue School is a public elementary school that is part of the Verona Public School District school district, located in VERONA, NJ with about 210 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Forest 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.
Forest Avenue School, located at 118 Forest Avenue in Verona, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Verona Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum, aiming to build a strong foundational education for young learners while promoting social-emotional growth and community involvement.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated faculty, engaged parents, and local families to ensure student success. In addition to core subjects, Forest Avenue integrates enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By focusing on a holistic approach to development, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but also to become well-rounded, responsible members of the Verona community.
For more information, contact Forest Avenue School at (973) 571-6754 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VERONA, NJ 07044-1224
(973) 571-6754
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL is a public school in VERONA, NJ with about 210 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Verona Public School District
- Total Students:
- 210
- Teachers:
- 13.81
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 210 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.