Florence Avenue Elementary School

Public K-5

 1324 Springfield Avenue
       Irvington, NJ  07111-1916


(973) 399-6861

District: Irvington Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1284th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,690 Help


Students who attend Florence Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Union Avenue Middle School
    University Middle School
High:    Irvington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.8%
African American:
37.4%
White:
0.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


 See top rated New Jersey elementary schools

 Compare Florence Avenue Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Irvington Public School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.47. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Florence Avenue Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Irvington Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.8%), African American (37.4%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Avenue Elementary School is 17.7. 7 elementary schools in the Irvington Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Florence Avenue Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Avenue Elementary School is $7,690. 6 elementary schools in the Irvington Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Florence Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Avenue Elementary School 1284th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Florence Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Irvington Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Irvington Public School District 591st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Florence Avenue Elementary School?

Rank History for Florence Avenue Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.75 1079th 1204 10.4%
2004 8.41 1189th 1298 8.4%
2005 2.87 1259th 1303 3.4%
2006 3.92 1247th 1314 5.1%
2007 2.70 1294th 1329 2.6%
2008 4.78 1278th 1338 4.5%
2009 4.59 1284th 1346 4.6%
2010 6.12 1270th 1354 6.2%
2011 8.46 1252nd 1360 7.9%
2012 4.64 1298th 1363 4.8%
2013 6.62 1272nd 1367 6.9%
2014 8.51 1256th 1363 7.9%
2015 8.76 1260th 1357 7.1%
2016 15.38 1164th 1346 13.5%
2017 15.19 1153rd 1352 14.7%
2018 15.60 1161st 1353 14.2%
2019 12.99 1201st 1360 11.7%
2021 9.24 1228th 1317 6.8%
2022 9.51 1251st 1345 7.0%
2023 7.47 1284th 1342 4.3%
See the entire list of New Jersey Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.47 408th 434 6.0%
2019 22.75 370th 463 20.1%
2021 33.55 279th 411 32.1%
2022 30.44 333rd 489 31.9%
2023 27.36 380th 499 23.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 808th 1001 19.3%
2019 8.41 975th 1007 3.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 667th 942 29.2%
2019 35.47 606th 948 36.1%
2021 26.15 660th 839 21.3%
2022 21.33 689th 863 20.2%
2023 21.91 725th 910 20.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.00 1153rd 1333 13.5%
2019 14.86 1156th 1331 13.1%
2021 11.56 1179th 1290 8.6%
2022 10.10 1208th 1326 8.9%
2023 7.87 1237th 1318 6.1%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 1093rd 1334 18.1%
2019 13.24 1166th 1335 12.7%
2021 10.25 1185th 1297 8.6%
2022 11.10 1193rd 1324 9.9%
2023 8.75 1228th 1315 6.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 215th 517 58.4%
2019 50.96 245th 522 53.1%
2021 37.79 283rd 456 37.9%
2022 30.05 366th 494 25.9%
2023 26.46 372nd 463 19.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.46 856th 896 4.5%
2022 17.26 819th 953 14.1%
2023 14.76 876th 982 10.8%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Florence Avenue Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Florence Avenue Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Florence Avenue Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Florence Avenue Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 433 29 270 19 n/a n/a 0 935
1989 151 436 29 279 14 n/a n/a 0 909
1990 127 486 20 249 19 n/a n/a 0 901
1991 111 605 25 217 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1992 74 725 20 201 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1993 63 786 28 194 1 n/a n/a 0 1072
1994 48 802 27 186 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1995 19 947 24 141 3 n/a n/a 0 1134
1996 19 947 24 141 3 n/a n/a 0 1134
1998 14 1023 31 113 0 n/a n/a 0 1181
1999 16 986 35 108 0 n/a n/a 0 1145
2000 6 596 13 69 4 n/a n/a 0 688
2001 4 589 11 54 4 n/a n/a 0 662
2002 10 369 1 53 6 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 10 369 1 53 6 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 7 632 1 67 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2005 9 604 0 77 11 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 2 606 0 54 4 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 2 609 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 0 501 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 0 481 1 57 3 1 0 0 543
2010 1 452 1 89 1 0 0 0 544
2011 0 452 0 90 1 0 2 0 545
2012 1 341 3 104 1 0 1 0 451
2013 0 397 3 180 0 7 0 0 587
2014 0 357 5 200 2 6 1 0 571
2015 0 387 7 206 2 5 0 0 607
2016 0 346 4 234 2 4 0 0 590
2017 1 376 2 245 1 2 1 0 628
2018 1 379 3 253 1 2 1 0 640
2019 11 378 3 240 2 1 2 0 637
2020 1 344 4 318 1 3 1 0 672
2021 1 305 4 319 1 1 2 0 633
2022 1 269 3 347 0 0 5 0 625
2023 2 239 2 395 0 0 1 0 639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Florence Avenue Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 935 48.0 19.4 n/a
1989 909 49.0 18.5 n/a
1990 901 46.0 19.5 30.4
1991 958 57.0 16.8 30.8
1992 1020 62.0 16.4 38.9
1993 1072 62.0 17.3 49.7
1994 1063 71.0 15.0 44.3
1995 1134 67.0 16.9 58.4
1996 1134 67.0 16.9 58.4
1998 1181 64.0 18.5 70.9
1999 1145 65.0 17.6 73.4
2000 688 36.0 19.1 82.1
2001 662 36.2 18.3 79
2002 439 38.0 11.6 99.3
2003 439 38.0 11.6 99.3
2004 709 44.0 16.1 74.9
2005 701 41.0 17.1 n/a
2006 666 45.0 14.8 76.9
2007 653 46.0 14.2 64.5
2008 542 44.0 12.3 82.7
2009 543 47.1 9.7 71.5
2010 544 42.0 12.9 76.7
2011 545 36.0 15.1 80.9
2012 451 36.5 12.3 93.6
2013 587 34.8 16.8 92.3
2014 571 36.0 15.8 93.3
2015 607 38.0 15.9 94.2
2016 590 n/a n/a 95.3
2017 628 40.0 15.7 88.9
2018 640 36.0 17.7 88.4
2019 637 38.0 16.7 81.9
2020 672 39.0 17.2 65
2021 633 40.0 15.8 61.8
2022 625 39.0 16.0 59.5
2023 639 36.0 17.7 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Florence Avenue Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 935 48.0 19.4 n/a
1989 909 49.0 18.5 n/a
1990 901 46.0 19.5 30.4
1991 958 57.0 16.8 30.8
1992 1020 62.0 16.4 38.9
1993 1072 62.0 17.3 49.7
1994 1063 71.0 15.0 44.3
1995 1134 67.0 16.9 58.4
1996 1134 67.0 16.9 58.4
1998 1181 64.0 18.5 70.9
1999 1145 65.0 17.6 73.4
2000 688 36.0 19.1 82.1
2001 662 36.2 18.3 79
2002 439 38.0 11.6 99.3
2003 439 38.0 11.6 99.3
2004 709 44.0 16.1 74.9
2005 701 41.0 17.1 n/a
2006 666 45.0 14.8 76.9
2007 653 46.0 14.2 64.5
2008 542 44.0 12.3 82.7
2009 543 47.1 9.7 71.5
2010 544 42.0 12.9 76.7
2011 545 36.0 15.1 80.9
2012 451 36.5 12.3 93.6
2013 587 34.8 16.8 92.3
2014 571 36.0 15.8 93.3
2015 607 38.0 15.9 94.2
2016 590 n/a n/a 95.3
2017 628 40.0 15.7 88.9
2018 640 36.0 17.7 88.4
2019 637 38.0 16.7 81.9
2020 672 39.0 17.2 65
2021 633 40.0 15.8 61.8
2022 625 39.0 16.0 59.5
2023 639 36.0 17.7 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence Avenue Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $153 (2.0%) $7,537 (98.0%) $7,690

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1201st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1284th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary School)28.66.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irvington Public School District)23.415.5
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Avenue Elementary School)39.66.8
 32.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Irvington Public School District)31.815.2
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary School)30.314.3
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Irvington Public School District)30.523.1
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Avenue Elementary School)24.49.3
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Irvington Public School District)21.114.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florence Avenue Elementary School)35.625.6
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Irvington Public School District)28.926.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Avenue Elementary School)11.58.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Irvington Public School District)1311
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students637639
 0.3%
African American378239
 36.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic240395
 64.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White112
 81.8%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.9%47.3%
 34.7%


Schools Near Florence Avenue Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Florence Avenue Elementary School

Students who attend Florence Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Union Avenue Middle School
Middle : University Middle School
High : Irvington High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Florence Avenue Elementary School.

Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Florence Avenue Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 37% African American.


Rate Florence Avenue Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Florence Avenue Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 37 milliseconds.