Madison Avenue

irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/madison-avenue

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madison at Chancellor South is a public elementary school located in Irvington, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Irvington Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive educational environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its student population. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at personal development and community engagement.

As a community-centered institution, Madison at Chancellor South prioritizes the collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, and it typically employs a variety of instructional strategies to address different learning styles. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of strong character.

435

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Avenue
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	147
Black	281
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
281 (64.6 %)
Hispanic
147 (33.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Irvington Public School District
Phone:	(973)399-6871
Website:	http://irvington.k12.nj.us/schools/madison-avenue
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 83

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 48