Indiana Avenue Elementary School

INDIANA AVE ISELIN NJ 08830

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 31 of 205 in New Jersey

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About Indiana Avenue Elementary School

Indian Avenue Elementary School, located in Iselin, New Jersey, serves students in grades Kindergarten to 5 with an approximate enrollment of 475 students. In regards to academic performance, students at Indian Avenue Elementary School perform at or above the state average, with about 55-57% mathematics literacy and about 56% reading literacy for the 2022-23 year. The demographics are diverse: approximately 71-72% of the 475 enrolled students are Asian, 23% are Hispanic, 10% are Black or African-American, and approximately 11% are White. The approximate student teacher ratio is 15:1 and has around 32 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor. Approximately 24% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates some level of economic diversity in families served the local area. The median value of homes in the area of Iselin is in the range of $550,000 to $600,000. Many of the parents of students at Indian Avenue Elementary School include this elementary school on their list of best elementary schools in New Jersey, in part, due to the outcomes, diversity, and moderate class sizes.

Contact Information

Address

INDIANA AVE ISELIN NJ 08830

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Phone

(732) 602-8518

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 56% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
445
Total Students
$81526
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Indiana Avenue Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

31

of 205 in New Jersey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.56%
Asian 62.47%
Hispanic 16.18%
Black 8.54%
Two+ Races 2.25%
Native Am. 0%
White
10.56%
Asian
62.47%
Hispanic
16.18%
Black
8.54%
Two+ Races
2.25%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 445
52.81%
235 Female
47.19%
210 Male

Student Population

445 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

461 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1: When does Indiana Avenue Elementary let students out for an early dismissal time?

A: Full-day students are let out at 1:10 p.m. on early dismissal days.

Q2: How does Indiana Avenue Elementary help student growth and development?

A: Our school focuses on academic and social skill development for all students.

Q3: How does Indiana Avenue Elementary share information with parents?

A: Indiana Avenue Elementary uses the Genesis Parent Portal to share updates and communicate with families.

Q4: How does Indiana Avenue Elementary promote student health and well-being?

A: The school provides programming that supports mental health and emotional resilience.

Q5: What extracurricular programs are offered at Indiana Avenue Elementary?

A: Indiana Avenue Elementary provides arts, sports and enrichment programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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