- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
First Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for First Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002274
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Avenue School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #16 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
First Avenue School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Avenue School ranks #16 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
First Avenue School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 341134002274 · Newark, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,084 enr · 14.5:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
First Avenue School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
First Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- This school
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,051 students
What this shows First Avenue School reports 1,084 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Avenue School compares
First Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 155% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,084
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 155% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 5.4%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, First Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,084 students)
Frequently asked questions about First Avenue School
How many students attend First Avenue School?
First Avenue School has 1,084 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Avenue School?
75.4% of students at First Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at First Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Avenue School?
First Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First Avenue School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, First Avenue School ranks #16 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides First Avenue School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.