Forest Avenue School serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Forest Avenue School's student population of 145 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Avenue School is 0.38, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forest Avenue School often compared to?
Forest Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linden Avenue School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Forest Avenue School?
145 students attend Forest Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Avenue School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Avenue School offer ?
Forest Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Forest Avenue School part of?
Forest Avenue School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.
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