First Avenue School
Reported Enrollment
1,083
students
District
Newark Public School District
County Context Score
68/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
214 FIRST AVE, NEWARK, NJ, 07107
School District
Newark Public School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 341134002274
- District ID
- 3411340
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
PK–8
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,083 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
First Avenue School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Essex County has 246 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 63 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What First Avenue School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Newark Public School District, Essex County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- PK–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for First Avenue School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Newark Public School District.
1,083 students
First Avenue School reports 1,083 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 154 other primary schools in Essex County with enrollment data, 151 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 426 students.
155 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 426 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
63 district schools
Newark Public School District lists 43 primary, 14 high, 6 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
43
Middle
0
High
14
Other
6
Nearby context inside Newark Public School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is First Avenue School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Newark Public School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for First Avenue School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the First Avenue School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare First Avenue School with nearby schools?
First Avenue School should be compared with 155 primary schools in Essex County, plus other schools in Newark Public School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for First Avenue School?
Before using First Avenue School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Newark Public School District.
Part of Newark Public School District
First Avenue School is one of 63 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 37,662 students across 63 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
63
Reported Enrollment
37,662
63 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Rafael Hernandez SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Technology High School9–12 · HighListed only
- American History High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Arts High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Barringer High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Central High School9–12 · HighListed only
- East Side High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Newark Vocational High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Malcolm X Shabazz High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Science Park High School7–12 · HighProfile
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Essex County Schools
County Context Score
68/100
County-level composite across 246 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.