At a glance
Reported students
694
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Florence Avenue Elementary School: 694 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 626
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Florence Avenue Elementary School
Florence Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Irvington. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Irvington Public School District. NCES reports 694 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.3%) and Black (35.4%). English learners represent 50.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Florence Avenue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 50.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.1%
- Hispanic64.3%
- Black35.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Irvington Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Madison Avenue
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Berkeley Terrace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Grove Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Public schools near Florence Avenue Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | KG–05 | 455 | 0.5 mi |
| Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School Elementary · South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 423 | 0.6 mi |
| Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Irvington Public School District | PK–05 | 605 | 0.8 mi |
| Mt Vernon Place School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 905 | 0.9 mi |
| Clinton Elementary School Elementary · South Orange-Maplewood School District | KG–05 | 542 | 0.9 mi |
| Ivy Hill Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 488 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Florence Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Florence Avenue Elementary School serve?
Florence Avenue Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Irvington Public School District.
How many students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School?
Florence Avenue Elementary School reported 694 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 626 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 694 students and 39.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Florence Avenue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Irvington Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Florence Avenue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Florence Avenue Elementary School in?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District, based in Irvington, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Florence Avenue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chancellor Avenue Elementary School (0.5 mi), Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School (0.6 mi), Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.