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#1065 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 43% in state
East Newark Elementary School
Elementary School · East Newark School District · E. Newark, NJ
An elementary school in E. Newark, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
501 11 NORTH THIRD STREET, E. Newark, NJ 07029
- Math 17% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Newark Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Newark Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,495
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
19.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–5 | 0.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–3 | 0.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Marwah AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–1 | 0.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Newark School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Newark Elementary School is listed in East Newark School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Newark Elementary School
East Newark Elementary School is a public elementary school in E. Newark, NJ, part of East Newark School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,065 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Newark Elementary School
What grades does East Newark Elementary School serve?
East Newark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend East Newark Elementary School?
East Newark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Newark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Newark Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Newark Elementary School rank in NJ?
East Newark Elementary School ranks #1,065 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Newark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Newark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 East Newark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Newark Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Newark Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Newark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Newark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Newark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Newark Elementary School?
84.6% of students at East Newark 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (973) 481-6800
- Area population (ZIP 07029)
- 22,128
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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