- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, NJ
Ann Street School
Federal NCES profile for Ann Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341134002228
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann Street School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Street School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Ann Street School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 341134002228 · Newark, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 16.4:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Ann Street School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ann Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- This school
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,051 students
What this shows Ann Street School reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ann Street School compares
Ann Street School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 117% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 25.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Ann Street School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ann Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ann Street School
How many students attend Ann Street School?
Ann Street School has 1,294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,200 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Street School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ann Street School?
64.3% of students at Ann Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann Street School?
The largest demographic group at Ann Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann Street School?
Ann Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ann Street School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Street School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Ann Street School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Lafayette Street School (1,213 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.