Indian Ave School

www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us

604 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Indian Avenue School, located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bridgeton Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core educational instruction, social-emotional development, and academic support for young learners. The facility serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to preparing students for success in higher grade levels through a structured curriculum and collaborative engagement between staff, students, and families.

Beyond its academic mission, Indian Avenue School emphasizes creating an inclusive and supportive environment tailored to the needs of Bridgeton’s diverse student population. The school works closely with district resources to offer comprehensive services, including support for student well-being and enrichment activities. By fostering a culture of community and continuous learning, the school aims to help its students build a strong educational base that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

604

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Ave School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	525
Black	63
Two or More	4

Hispanic
525 (86.9 %)
Black
63 (10.4 %)
White
12 (2.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeton City School District
Phone:	(856)455-8030
Website:	http://www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 65

Ungraded 23