Canfield Avenue School
355 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Canfield Avenue School, located in Mine Hill, New Jersey, serves as the primary elementary school for the local community, typically catering to students from preschool through sixth grade. The school is known for fostering a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Mine Hill School District, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics—such as mathematics, language arts, and science—with enrichment programs designed to support the diverse needs of its student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, Canfield Avenue School places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build social skills. The school community often highlights its commitment to active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused administrative approach, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education while instilling the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.
Beyond its academic offerings, Canfield Avenue School places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build social skills. The school community often highlights its commitment to active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused administrative approach, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to secondary education while instilling the values of citizenship and lifelong learning.
355
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic | 209 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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Hispanic209 (58.9 %)
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White88 (24.8 %)
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Black22 (6.2 %)
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Two or More17 (4.8 %)
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Asian16 (4.5 %)
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American Indian3 (0.8 %)
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: | Mine Hill Township School District |
| Phone: | (973)366-0590 |
| Website: | http://www.minehillcas.org/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 355 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 124 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 41 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
27
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
44
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
55
Grade 5
57
Grade 6
39
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 44 |
| Grade 3 | 37 |
| Grade 4 | 55 |
| Grade 5 | 57 |
| Grade 6 | 39 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 180 | 50.7% |
| Male | 175 | 49.3% |
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