- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134003227
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark ranks #1 of 9 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134003227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+22.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 341134003227 · Newark, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 9.1:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+22.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 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
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 155
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
155 students
What this shows Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark compares
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 129% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark'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
- 1,294
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
How many students attend Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?
67.9% of students at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark?
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark ranks #1 of 9 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.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark, 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.