Forest Avenue School

www.veronaschools.org/

215 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Avenue School, located at 118 Forest Avenue in Verona, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Verona Public Schools district, the institution is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum, aiming to build a strong foundational education for young learners while promoting social-emotional growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated faculty, engaged parents, and local families to ensure student success. In addition to core subjects, Forest Avenue integrates enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By focusing on a holistic approach to development, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but also to become well-rounded, responsible members of the Verona community.

215

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	8

White
187 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.6 %)
Two or More
8 (3.7 %)
Asian
6 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Verona Public School District
Phone:	(973)571-6754
Website:	http://www.veronaschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45