Enrollment
155
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341134003227
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-31% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 129% above the New Jersey average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 155 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Public School District spends $36,862 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 129% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 129% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,862
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 155 Top 8% in New Jersey — larger than 92% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 8.2:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.9% +129% vs state
NCES ID 341134003227
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 155:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Eagle Academy for Young Men of Newark.
$36,862
Per student
+26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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 19.9:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Philip'S Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 59/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.