First Avenue School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/01A

1,083 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

First Avenue School, located in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional development and student engagement.

Beyond academics, First Avenue School functions as a vital community hub within the local neighborhood. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive atmosphere for learning. The school is known for its efforts to maintain an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its urban student population, striving to improve educational outcomes through consistent instruction and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the overall school experience.

1,083

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	935
Black	77
Asian	18
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
935 (86.3 %)
Black
77 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (2.0 %)
White
19 (1.8 %)
Asian
18 (1.7 %)
American Indian
12 (1.1 %)

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)268-5240
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/01A
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,083
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	839
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 45

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 119

Ungraded 34