Sixteenth Avenue School

73 SIXTEENTH AVENUE
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407

16.elmwoodparkschools.org/

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sixteenth Avenue School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Elmwood Park School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. The school typically focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often providing supplemental programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Elmwood Park community, serving as a neighborhood hub that encourages active collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, Sixteenth Avenue School aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in specific school policies, extracurricular opportunities, or current performance data are generally encouraged to contact the school office directly or visit the official Elmwood Park School District website for the most up-to-date information.

410

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sixteenth Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	192
Black	49
Asian	38
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
192 (46.8%)
White
118 (28.8%)
Black
49 (12.0%)
Asian
38 (9.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Elmwood Park School District
Phone:	(201)796-8700
Website:	http://16.elmwoodparkschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66