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First Avenue School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Newark Public School District

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About First Avenue School

Located in Newark, New Jersey, First Avenue School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 1,084 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newark. There are about 14.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (76 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Families comparing options will find 250 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	214 First Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Phone	(973) 268-5240
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,084
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	76
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002274). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does First Avenue School serve?

First Avenue School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend First Avenue School?

First Avenue School reported 1,084 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,084 students and 76 teachers in federal data.

Is First Avenue School a public or charter school?

First Avenue School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is First Avenue School in?

First Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is First Avenue School located?

First Avenue School is at 214 First Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. The phone number is (973) 268-5240.

How many other schools are near First Avenue School?

There are 250 other schools within 5 miles of First Avenue School in our directory.