School Overview
Park Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Orange, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade. As part of the Orange Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, integrating core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities aimed at preparing students for success in higher grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Orange community, often serving as a focal point for family involvement and neighborhood stability. With a focus on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics, Park Avenue Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and utilizing modern educational resources, the school works to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
387
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Avenue Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic180
Black197
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    197 (50.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    180 (46.5 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1 %)
  • White
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)677-4124
Website: http://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/243
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 36
Ungraded 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Avenue Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten6
Kindergarten50
Grade 148
Grade 247
Grade 341
Grade 438
Grade 541
Grade 644
Grade 736
Ungraded36
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Avenue Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18247%
Male20553%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)