Central Avenue School

www.madisonpublicschools.org/domain/317

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Avenue School, located at 50 Central Avenue in Madison, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational institution within the highly-regarded Madison Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development for its elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered learning atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative growth.

The school benefits from the district’s focus on robust curriculum standards and the integration of modern instructional practices. Beyond core academics, Central Avenue School places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens through inclusive classroom environments and active parent-teacher involvement. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community engagement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Madison educational experience.

492

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	80
Black	7
Asian	32
Two or More	22

White
351 (71.3%)
Hispanic
80 (16.3%)
Asian
32 (6.5%)
Two or More
22 (4.5%)
Black
7 (1.4%)

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:	Madison Public School District
Phone:	(973)593-3173
Website:	http://www.madisonpublicschools.org/domain/317
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 74