Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avenel Street 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Avenel Street Elementary School serves the northeast part of Avenel, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avenel Street Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Avenel Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avenel Street Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
11%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
29%
14%
White
22%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avenel Street Elementary School's ranking?
Avenel Street Elementary School is ranked #1409 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Avenel Street Elementary School often compared to?
Avenel Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbine Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Avenel Street Elementary School?
403 students attend Avenel Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Avenel Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 18% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avenel Street Elementary School?
Avenel Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Avenel Street Elementary School offer ?
Avenel Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Avenel Street Elementary School part of?
Avenel Street Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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