Sussex Avenue School

www.morrisschooldistrict.org

299 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sussex Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Morristown, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Morris School District, the school is recognized for fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for its active community engagement and dedicated teaching staff, who utilize a variety of modern instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual learners. Beyond the core curriculum, Sussex Avenue School typically integrates enrichment activities, such as art, music, and physical education, into the daily schedule. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school works closely with local families to ensure students feel encouraged, challenged, and connected to their peers throughout their primary education.

299

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	133
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	10

White
133 (44.5 %)
Hispanic
133 (44.5 %)
Black
16 (5.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
7 (2.3 %)

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:	Morris School District
Phone:	(973)292-2250
Website:	http://www.morrisschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 99

Ungraded 1