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Florence Avenue Elementary School

1324 Springfield Avenue
Irvington, NJ 07111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Florence Avenue Elementary School's student population of 639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
639 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Avenue Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2083 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Florence Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Florence Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
62%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florence Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Florence Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florence Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2083 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Florence Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School?
639 students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Florence Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 38% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Avenue Elementary School?
Florence Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Florence Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Florence Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Avenue Elementary School part of?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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