Newark Educators Community Charter School

Charter School 142 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Newark Educators Community Charter School (NECCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the heart of downtown Newark, New Jersey. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is founded on the philosophy that educators—who are closest to the needs of students—are best positioned to lead and shape the school’s academic culture. By prioritizing a teacher-led environment, NECCS aims to foster a collaborative community that empowers both its faculty and its diverse student body.

The school is deeply committed to academic rigor, personal growth, and strong community partnerships. Their curriculum focuses on holistic development, emphasizing not only core subjects but also social-emotional learning and civic engagement. By leveraging its urban location on Hill Street, NECCS provides students with a stable, supportive atmosphere designed to prepare them for success in high-quality high schools and beyond, all while maintaining a mission centered on equity and educational excellence.

142

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newark Educators Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	40
Black	101
Asian	1

Black
101 (71.1%)
Hispanic
40 (28.2%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Newark Educators Community Charter School
Phone:	(973)289-6117
Website:	http://newarkeducators.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	142
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 18