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#1132 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 46% in state

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School

Elementary School · Irvington Public School District

844 CHANCELLOR AVENUE, Irvington, NJ 07111

Enrollment

467

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,132 of 2,466

In Irvington

#1 of 13

public schools

In district

#1 of 12

Irvington Public School District

Academic growth

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Chancellor Avenue Elementary School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Irvington · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.9/10

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5.6/10

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About Chancellor Avenue Elementary School

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Irvington, NJ, part of Irvington Public School District. Chancellor Avenue Elementary School serves approximately 467 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Chancellor Avenue Elementary School show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts above district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,651
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School — Students at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 26.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 31.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
13.7%
ELA
30.9%
2025
Math
22.1%
ELA
29.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.

How Chancellor Avenue Elementary School Compares

See how Chancellor Avenue Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
54th percentile in NJ
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
62%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.9%

Location

844 CHANCELLOR AVENUE, Irvington, NJ 07111

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Chancellor Avenue Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hurden Looker School (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Hillside), which scores notably higher. Another option is Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Maplewood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ivy Hill Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Newark), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Irvington, see our Irvington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Union Avenue Middle School Irvington 0.3 mi 5.9
Florence Avenue Elementary School Irvington 0.5 mi 5.6
Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School Irvington 0.5 mi 5.0
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School Maplewood 0.6 mi 8.1
Irvington High School Irvington 0.9 mi 3.3
Augusta Preschool Academy Irvington 0.8 mi 5.1
Franklin Elementary Union 1.1 mi 6.9
Deanna G. Taylor Academy Hillside 1.3 mi 5.1
Mt Vernon Place School Newark 1.3 mi 6.7
Ola Edwards Community School Hillside 1.1 mi 7.1
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology Newark 1.3 mi 5.2
Clinton Elementary School Maplewood 1.3 mi 6.8
Burch Charter School of Excellence Irvington 1.2 mi 4.6
Madison Avenue Irvington 1.2 mi 4.9
Ivy Hill Elementary School Newark 1.4 mi 8.1
Chancellor Avenue School Newark 1.3 mi 6.4
Hurden Looker School Hillside 1.6 mi 8.2
NJ Regional Day School - Newark Newark 1.3 mi 5.7
Weequahic High School Newark 1.4 mi 2.9
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Newark 1.4 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,232

Median Home Value

$291,500

Median Rent

$1,324/mo

Population

60,334

College Educated

22.3%

Homeownership

29.3%

Avg Commute

34.1 min

Poverty Rate

18.1%

Median Age

34.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Chancellor Avenue Elementary School

What grades does Chancellor Avenue Elementary School serve?

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chancellor Avenue Elementary School rank in NJ?

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,132 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School a charter school?

No, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chancellor Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chancellor Avenue Elementary School?

61.7% of students at Chancellor Avenue Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
61.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%

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