Robert Treat Academy Charter School

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Newark, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Robert Treat Academy Charter School #457 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,820 per pupil, Robert Treat Academy Charter School ranks #549 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

690
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,820
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Robert Treat Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 690 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Essex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,820 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 69.3% local, 12.0% state, and 18.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #457 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.6% African American, 1.1% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Robert Treat Academy Charter School, enrolling 702 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Robert Treat Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Robert Treat Academy Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Robert Treat Academy Charter School a distant remainder — means Robert Treat Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 61.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Robert Treat Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Robert Treat Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Robert Treat Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.8%
Federal
12.0%
State
69.3%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
457 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Robert Treat Academy Charter School.

White 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
African American 31.6%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Robert Treat Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter
702

How Robert Treat Academy Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tabernacle Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
John P Holland Charter School School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Shamong Township School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Fairfield Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Point Pleasant Beach School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Robert Treat Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 690 students.

How much does Robert Treat Academy Charter School spend per student?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School spends $20,820 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #457 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School students are 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 31.6% African American, 1.1% White, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #457 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.