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.
355
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canfield Avenue School
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic209
Black22
Asian16
Two or More17
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    209 (58.9 %)
  • White
    88 (24.8 %)
  • Black
    22 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    16 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Canfield Avenue School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten42
Grade 153
Grade 244
Grade 337
Grade 455
Grade 557
Grade 639
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Canfield Avenue School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18050.7%
Male17549.3%
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