The Gray Charter School

Charter School 317 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Gray Charter School, located at 55 Liberty Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student population within the Newark Public Schools district. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By operating as a charter institution, it maintains autonomy over its educational programming, allowing it to implement specialized teaching methods and foster a focused learning environment tailored to the needs of its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, The Gray Charter School places a significant emphasis on community engagement and personal growth. The school strives to create a supportive, structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens and critical thinkers. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and a strong culture of expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide Newark families with an alternative educational pathway that prioritizes student outcomes and long-term college and career readiness.
317
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Gray Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic196
Black112
Asian2
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    196 (61.8%)
  • Black
    112 (35.3%)
  • White
    6 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gray Charter School
Phone: (973)824-6661
Website: http://graycharterschool.com
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 35
Grade 5 33
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Gray Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten30
Grade 147
Grade 238
Grade 332
Grade 435
Grade 533
Grade 634
Grade 733
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Gray Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18056.8%
Male13743.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)