Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School (Closed 2015)

255 Chancellor Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
141 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
13 teachers

Showing 2003–2012. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Hispanic
12%
35%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
87%
14%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.23

Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School?
141 students attend Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School offer ?
Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School part of?
Chancellor Avenue Annex Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.

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