Ford Avenue Elementary School
Ford Avenue Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ford Avenue Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ford Avenue Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ford Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ford Avenue Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 2221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%

Hispanic
25%
29%

Black
9%
15%

White
44%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Ford Avenue Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
14 CARRIAGE PL
EDISON, NJ$519,990- 2 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.94 miles from school)
-
1645-165 CHURCH ST
RAHWAY, NJ$949,000- 12 Beds | 4 Baths
- (5.55 miles from school)
-
10 MCGUIRE ST
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ$749,900- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (6.66 miles from school)
-
210 W PRICE ST
LINDEN, NJ$949,000- 11 Beds | 4.5 Baths
- (7.08 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Tutoring & Supplemental Education: The Pros and Cons
We look at the pros and cons of personal tutors, learning centers and other types of supplemental education.

What Public School Students Should Expect After COVID-19
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.

Miami-Dade Teachers to Receive Mental Health Training
In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, Miami-Dade Schools will now be offering mandatory mental health training to faculty and staff inside the district schools.