First Avenue School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07107 · Newark Public School District
#1013 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#23026 of 50,301 nationally
About First Avenue School
First Avenue School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,084 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1013th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,084.
There are 75 schools in Newark; First Avenue School ranks 7th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for First Avenue School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near First Avenue School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students · 331 m away
Salome Urena Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
516 students · 354 m away
Branch Brook School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
60 students · 906 m away
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
690 students · 919 m away
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
702 students · 950 m away
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
742 students · 1.3 km away
Barringer High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,894 students · 1.3 km away
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students · 1.4 km away
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students · 1.4 km away
Rafael Hernandez School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
713 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,006 students
Sharon School
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1,005 students
Toussaint L'Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6
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1,001 students
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is First Avenue School a good school?
First Avenue School has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1013 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does First Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
First Avenue School ranks #1013 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #23026 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend First Avenue School?
First Avenue School had 1,084 students in 2025.
Is First Avenue School a elementary school or a high school?
First Avenue School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near First Avenue School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of First Avenue School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.