Very Good
#695 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 MANCHESTER PLACE, Newark, NJ 07104
- Math 40% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Park Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,199
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Cerebral Palsy of NjPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Ridge Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Belleville Ps4Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Sandy Lane Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #18 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Elementary School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 780 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Elementary School
What grades does Park Elementary School serve?
Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Elementary School rank in NJ?
Park Elementary School ranks #695 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Park Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Elementary School?
81.4% of students at Park 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (973) 268-5210
- Area population (ZIP 07104)
- 54,277
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 07104; 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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