Enrollment
570
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134005976
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School ranks #11 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134005976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+174% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. E. Alma Flagg School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 42% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 174% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (2,169 students): Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 21.5:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Dr. E. Alma Flagg School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. E. Alma Flagg School compares
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 174% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 174% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
African American 18.6%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Dr. E. Alma Flagg School.
$25,301
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr. E. Alma Flagg School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. E. Alma Flagg School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
How many students attend Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
81.0% of students at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. E. Alma Flagg School?
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. E. Alma Flagg School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. E. Alma Flagg School ranks #11 of 42 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 schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Dr. E. Alma Flagg School a good school?
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.
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