Park Avenue Elementary School

www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us/pae

463 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Park Avenue Elementary School, located at 280 Park Avenue in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Freehold Borough School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. It is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while addressing the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Park Avenue Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and social-emotional learning. The school frequently promotes programs that encourage student responsibility, collaboration, and cultural awareness. By maintaining a focus on small-group instruction and utilizing technology to enhance classroom engagement, the faculty strives to create a personalized educational experience that helps each student build the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic success.

463

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	370
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
370 (79.9%)
White
49 (10.6%)
Black
33 (7.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
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:	Freehold Borough School District
Phone:	(732)761-2124
Website:	http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us/pae
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 3 162

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 148