Merriam Avenue School

www.newtonnj.org

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Merriam Avenue School, located in Newton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Newton Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes early childhood development and foundational academic skills. It is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing community where students are encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually during their formative years.

The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also integrating character education and enrichment activities to provide a well-rounded learning experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and active parent-teacher collaboration, Merriam Avenue School strives to build a strong educational baseline for its young learners, preparing them for a smooth transition into the upper elementary grades and beyond.

483

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merriam Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	204
Black	30
Asian	12
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
208 (43.1%)
Hispanic
204 (42.2%)
Black
30 (6.2%)
Two or More
27 (5.6%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Newton Public School District
Phone:	(973)383-7202
Website:	http://www.newtonnj.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 60

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 80