Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Newark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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East Newark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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East Newark Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
East Newark Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Newark Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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East Newark Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend East Newark Elementary School?
227 students attend East Newark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East Newark Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Newark Elementary School?
East Newark Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Newark Elementary School offer ?
East Newark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is East Newark Elementary School part of?
East Newark Elementary School is part of East Newark School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 3/20/2020Pretty nice school but they are too strict.3 5/9/2017This schools isn't as nice as it seems. This is considered "The safest public school in Hudson County" but even so it's still not that safe! No schools in Hudson County are that great!Review East Newark Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Pretty nice school but they are too strict.
This schools isn't as nice as it seems. This is considered "The safest public school in Hudson County" but even so it's still not that safe! No schools in Hudson County are that great!
Review East Newark Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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