Hazel Avenue Elementary School

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334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hazel Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in West Orange, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the West Orange Public Schools district, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where educators work closely with families to ensure that each student receives personalized attention and the tools necessary to succeed in a diverse, collaborative setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hazel Avenue Elementary offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to engage students’ interests and promote well-rounded development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methods and modern technology to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. With an active Parent-Teacher Association and a focus on character education, the school maintains a welcoming culture that encourages students to become responsible, curious, and empathetic members of the West Orange community.

334

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazel Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	166
Black	93
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
166 (49.8%)
Black
93 (27.9%)
White
50 (15.0%)
Two or More
21 (6.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)669-5448
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 59