Florence M. Burd

www.andoverregional.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Florence M. Burd Elementary School is a public school located in Newton, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. It is part of the Andover Regional School District, which is known for its focus on providing a nurturing, community-centered environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition to the middle school level within the district.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development. Because it serves a smaller, tight-knit community, Florence M. Burd often highlights strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families. The facility at 219 Newton Sparta Road serves as a key educational hub for the local township, prioritizing a safe and supportive setting for early childhood education.

288

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence M. Burd
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	48
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	14

White
211 (73.3%)
Hispanic
48 (16.7%)
Two or More
14 (4.9%)
Black
9 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)

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:	Andover Regional School District
Phone:	(973)315-5257
Website:	http://www.andoverregional.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 54

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 49