School Overview
East Newark Public School is a small, community-oriented K–8 institution located in the borough of East Newark, New Jersey. Serving a close-knit student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between elementary learning and high school readiness. Because of its compact size, the school is often noted for fostering a supportive environment where staff and faculty can maintain strong connections with both students and their families, ensuring that individual academic and social needs are addressed within a tight-knit educational setting.

Academically, the school follows the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, offering a traditional curriculum designed to build proficiency in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development, reflecting the diverse and historic nature of the East Newark area. By prioritizing small class sizes and a localized approach to instruction, East Newark Public School aims to prepare its graduates for success in the surrounding high school districts, maintaining a steadfast commitment to the success of every child in its small but vibrant student body.
176
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Newark Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic151
Black1
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    151 (85.8%)
  • White
    22 (12.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: East Newark School District
Phone: (973)481-6800
Website: http://www.eastnewarkschool.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 19
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 22
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Newark Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten19
Grade 118
Grade 220
Grade 324
Grade 422
Grade 511
Grade 620
Grade 718
Grade 824
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Newark Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9051.1%
Male8648.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)