First Avenue Elementary School

First Avenue Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
214 1st Ave,  Newark, NJ
Newark Public School District
4.0
3.8
1,081 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jose Fuentes
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
569:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
86.3%
Black
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2%
White
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 Parent
6/11/2018
The school is infested with rats and mice which is an extreme health hazard to those children. The administration has done nothing to fix the problem nor made it aware to the parents. As a concerned parent myself, these children deserve a clean and safe school environment which First Avenue School does not provide.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/16/2025
Trato con niños especiales horrible racismo ,discriminación aparentan una cosa y es otra equipo de child study team horrible principal de la escuela horrible deberían quitar esta escuela que aceptan niños spectrum los tratan mal no la recomiendo para niños con Autismo no tienen paciencia con ellos.
5.0 parent
6/21/2024
I really think people should fact check better information before trusting this site when in regards to student success, test scores, and professional data. I’ve not only seen my two sibling, but my two children succeed and excel within this school in all areas. Over a span of 10+ years personally I...
5.0 other
12/14/2023
School is very welcoming and teaches the students well.
5.0 parent
3/31/2023
the teachers are nice but also kinda mean they need to know that we are still kids like we need more privileges like not scream at use for not giving the right answer they just need to take it slow on use because they know that some children have a hard time learning.

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First Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Newark, NJ and is served by the Newark Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 1,081 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. First Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $467,281. Discover additional schools in the area, like Barringer High School, Barringer Academy Of S.T.E.A.M., John F. Kennedy School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First Avenue Elementary School.

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