Forest Avenue School

www.glenridge.org/Domain/466

154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Forest Avenue School is a public elementary school located in the historic borough of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Glen Ridge Public Schools district, the institution is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its focus on fostering foundational academic and social skills. The school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes early childhood development, catering to the unique needs of its youngest learners as they transition into the formal education system.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its collaborative culture, which involves active engagement from parents, staff, and the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Avenue School places a strong emphasis on character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students not only for success in the upper grades but also for positive interactions within the broader community. Its location in a quiet, residential neighborhood complements its traditional approach to education, making it a cornerstone of the Glen Ridge educational experience.

154

Total Students

12.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (78.6 %)
Hispanic
13 (8.4 %)
Two or More
9 (5.8 %)
Asian
8 (5.2 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Glen Ridge Public School District
Phone:	(973)429-8308
Website:	http://www.glenridge.org/Domain/466
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Ungraded 8