Robert Treat Academy Charter School

Newark, New Jersey — 1 schools

690
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,959
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 smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 702 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,959 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 69.3% local, 12.0% state, and 18.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #514 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

26
Equity Score
514 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

Robert Treat Academy Charter School has 1 schools, 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 $20,959 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #514 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Robert Treat Academy Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Essex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 26/100, ranking #514 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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