- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
East Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134003455
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ward Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ward Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134003455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
East Ward Elementary School grew from 666 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 341134003455 · Newark, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 19:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
East Ward Elementary School grew from 666 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Ward Elementary 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
- 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
East Ward Elementary School
854 students
What this shows East Ward Elementary School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ward Elementary School compares
East Ward Elementary School 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 145% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 145% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 32.2%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, East Ward Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 East Ward Elementary 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ward Elementary 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
- 1,294
- 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
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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
Michelle Obama Elementary School
Standard public school
198 students 15.2:1 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 (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ward Elementary School
How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?
East Ward Elementary School has 854 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School is 19:1, which is 61% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ward Elementary School?
72.5% of students at East Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Ward Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ward Elementary School?
East Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ward Elementary School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ward Elementary School ranks #3 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 East Ward Elementary 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.