School Overview
Heywood Avenue Elementary School, located at 421 Heywood Avenue in Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Orange Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its young learners. It generally follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which focuses on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its academic program, Heywood Avenue Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building. The school works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through collaborative instruction and supportive staff interventions. By maintaining a focus on consistent attendance, student performance, and positive school culture, the institution strives to provide the children of Orange with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for them to excel as they transition into higher grade levels.
367
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic71
Black275
Asian1
Two or More13
American Indian3
  • Black
    275 (74.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    71 (19.3 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.5 %)
  • White
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
Phone: (973)677-4105
Website: http://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/856
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 38
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 31
Ungraded 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten36
Grade 143
Grade 248
Grade 338
Grade 447
Grade 542
Grade 638
Grade 731
Ungraded17
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16745.5%
Male20054.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)