Livingston Avenue School

www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/12

270 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Livingston Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Cranford, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Cranford Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum, while also integrating modern educational tools to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programs, Livingston Avenue School is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school frequently hosts events and initiatives designed to connect families with the educational process, creating a collaborative partnership between home and classroom. With a commitment to character development and inclusive education, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning.

270

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Livingston Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	52
Black	1
Asian	16
Two or More	15

White
186 (68.9%)
Hispanic
52 (19.3%)
Asian
16 (5.9%)
Two or More
15 (5.6%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cranford Public School District
Phone:	(908)709-6248
Website:	http://www.cranfordschools.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92