Enrollment
155
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+129% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 155 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is leaner than roughly 86% of New Jersey schools and 23% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 67.9% of students qualify for free meals, 129% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New Jersey schools, with 155 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 155 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (2,169 students): Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark.
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 Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark compares
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark.
$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 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
- 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 (~155 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark a good school?
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. 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 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.
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