Abington Avenue School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/ABG/

837 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Abington Avenue School, located at 209 Abington Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is situated in the North Ward of the city and serves a diverse student population. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to align with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, with a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Abington Avenue School often engages the surrounding community through various initiatives and programs aimed at strengthening the partnership between parents, educators, and local stakeholders. By offering a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active participants in their academic journey.

837

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abington Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	770
Black	37
Asian	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
770 (92.0 %)
Black
37 (4.4 %)
Asian
12 (1.4 %)
White
11 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)268-5230
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/ABG/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	657
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 15

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 91

Ungraded 34