East Newark School District

501-11 North Third Street
East Newark, NJ 07029
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 students in East Newark School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in East Newark School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Newark School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#493 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
38%
45-49%
49%
≤10%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
77%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
21%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,687 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,687
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,090
$25,828

Best East Newark School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Newark School District?
East Newark School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District is ranked #514 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Newark School District?
77% of East Newark School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Newark School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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