First Avenue Elementary School

214 1st Avenue

School District

The Newark Public
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 21, 2024

I really think people should fact check better information before trusting this site when in regards to student success, test scores, and professional data. I’ve not only seen my two sibling, but my two children succeed and excel within this school in all areas. Over a span of 10+ years personally I’ve witness this school just gets better and better. I refuse to send my children anywhere else.
Submitted by other on December 13, 2023

School is very welcoming and teaches the students well.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2023

the teachers are nice but also kinda mean they need to know that we are still kids like we need more privileges like not scream at use for not giving the right answer they just need to take it slow on use because they know that some children have a hard time learning.
Submitted by student on October 21, 2021

the school is good but some teachers need to understand that we are still kids! but other then that its a good school! and lunch is alright
Submitted by student on November 29, 2019

I would rate it 10 out of 10
Submitted by student on January 26, 2019

By the people that are in the school.
Submitted by parent on June 11, 2018

The school is infested with rats and mice which is an extreme health hazard to those children. The administration has done nothing to fix the problem nor made it aware to the parents. As a concerned parent myself, these children deserve a clean and safe school environment which First Avenue School does not provide.
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2017

I really love the work Principal Fuentes is doing with this school and his team are all willing participants to keep this school on top
Submitted by other on November 21, 2016

Graduated six years ago and it was a decent school. I must say that at the time the school was pretty behind in math. I got there in sixth grade and they were just learning exponents which I learned at my previous school in the fourth grade. Hopefully the school has improved in that area but other than that, it's pretty decent. So many memories.
Submitted by student on July 23, 2015

I feel this way because when i go to school no body makes fun of me and when ever stuff gets really hard for me they help me and they is always people wanting to help you even when it getting really hard times for you people are also really nice and you will always be treated really awsom
Submitted by other on September 05, 2013

i do not like this school. i have been there for three years sinse 2nd grade and has found multiple problems in this school. bullying is a major part of this and very disrespectful teachers to. On the rare years that we do get a good teacher s/he will usually quit within the first few months. terrible school with an endless list of problems.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2013

SIt is a fabulous school. My son had very low grades and had no care for school until he began attending this school. He was assigned to a teacher by the name of Mr. Chaimowitz also known as Mr.C., he is an outstanding teacher. My sons grades shooted up to A'c and B's and is very eager to go to school. He comes home on a daily basis talking about there class room assignments and how awsome his teacher is. I can't thank this teacher enough for all the hard work and dedication he contributed to his class. Thankx to this great school my son has been accepted to technology high. That school rated 2nd best in the United States. Thanks to First Avenue School my son is lucky enough to attend that school. I hope both my daughter's have the privilege to have Mr. C. As one of there teachers in the future. Even though all the teachers are wonderful. Thank you so much First Avenue School. You all are the best...
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2012

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SCHOOL FOR MY CHILD. GREAT SCORES, GREAT TEACHERS, GREAT AREA FOR THE KIDS.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2012

EXCELLENT SCHOOL I AM A VERY PROUD PARENT TO HAVE MY SON ASSISTING 1ST AVE SCHOOL. MY CHILD COMES HOME WITH THE BEST GRADES, ALL BECAUSE THE TEACHERS TAKE THERE TIME IN HELPING MY CHILD. ALSO THIS SCHOOL AREA IS GREAT ALWAYS HAVE THE POLICE OUT THE SCHOOL TO WATCH FOR THE KIDS.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2011

I am sorry to say but this school is not great at all. The principle is rude and the teachers well I have my reservations too. My sons teacher stated that he will pass all students who show effort. I'm sorry but children should not be pass/recieve a passing grade for efford. You cannot pass the NJASK or your SATs by showing efforts. Then there is the basketball coach (very irresponsible). The music teacher discouraged my son from playing because he missed a note (my son has been playing for 3 years). Teachers do not have the patients in this school, and it seems the leadership is lacking. My son told me how the principle screamed at the teachers (in front of the students). If you don"t have money to pay for private school, you child is stuck in less than mediocre education.
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2011

This school is the best school my children have ever attended. The teachers are so caring and so attentive. I have to say, when I first met the principle I didn't like her, we exchanged a few words which I thought were very inappropriate coming from a principle. It's been two years and I've learned her way. She really cares for the children and their education and the whole entire staff. We have to remember, she is just ONE person in charge of so much. I think she's doing a great job and so are the rest of the staff.