NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Merriam Avenue School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|NEWTON, New Jersey|Newton Public School District
NEWTON, NJ 07860
School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
524
Student:Teacher
11.4:1
Locale
Town
District
Newton Public School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
50.2%
Phone
(973)383-7202School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
25-29%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.7:1
Near average in NJDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,403
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 45%Local 48%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Low
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
483
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam Avenue School
Enrollment at Merriam Avenue School stands at 524 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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