New Providence School District

District Overview
Located at 356 Elkwood Avenue in New Providence, New Jersey, the New Providence School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving community set within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. According to context from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, this open, non-charter district operates four school facilities that deliver a seamless educational continuum spanning from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 2,298 students, the district fosters a diverse and balanced learning environment designed to support student growth from early childhood development all the way through high school graduation.

Central to the district's success is a robust professional infrastructure dedicated to academic excellence and comprehensive student care. The district maintains a workforce of over 660 total full-time equivalent staff members, which includes nearly 397 full-time equivalent teachers, 20 instructional aides, and more than 243 specialized support personnel. This generous staffing context helps maintain well-supported classrooms, tailored guidance, and efficient school operations across all grade levels. Parents, students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach administrative offices at (908) 464-9050 or visit their official website at http://www.npsd.k12.nj.us.
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Total Schools
2,298
Total Students
397.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Providence School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,328
Hispanic304
Black33
Asian527
Two or More100
American Indian1
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,328 (57.8%)
  • Asian
    527 (22.9%)
  • Hispanic
    304 (13.2%)
  • Two or More
    100 (4.4%)
  • Black
    33 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in New Providence School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:2,298*
Teachers (FTE):397.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in New Providence School District
Found 4 Schools