At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376.5
Park Avenue Elementary School: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Park Avenue Elementary School
Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Orange. It is one of 12 current school records connected to ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. NCES reports 423 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 Black (52.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.6%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Park Avenue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic45.6%
- Black52.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
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 ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Street Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–07
384 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
369 reported students
Heywood Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
363 reported students
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
272 reported students
Cleveland Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
255 reported students
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–07
728 reported students
Public schools near Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · East Orange Community Charter School | KG–04 | 414 | 0.2 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | KG–02 | 369 | 0.4 mi |
| Cleveland Street Elementary School Elementary · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 255 | 0.4 mi |
| J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 247 | 0.7 mi |
| Oakwood Avenue Community School Elementary · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | PK–07 | 272 | 0.7 mi |
| Whitney E. Houston Academy Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–08 | 385 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School serve?
Park Avenue Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District.
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 398 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 423 students and 33.5 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 Park Avenue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Avenue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Avenue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Avenue Elementary School in?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District, based in Orange, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Avenue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Orange Community Charter School (0.2 mi), Central Elementary School (0.4 mi), Cleveland Street Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.