- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
Federal NCES profile for Nj Regional Day School - Newark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134005985
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nj Regional Day School - Newark earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nj Regional Day School - Newark ranks #6 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134005985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Nj Regional Day School - Newark shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341134005985 · Newark, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 7.7:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Nj Regional Day School - Newark shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nj Regional Day School - 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 123
Nj Regional Day School - Newark
123 students
What this shows Nj Regional Day School - Newark reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nj Regional Day School - Newark compares
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is a shrinking 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 158% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 158% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Nj Regional Day School - Newark 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 Nj Regional Day School - Newark Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nj Regional Day School - 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nj Regional Day School - Newark
How many students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has 123 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
The student-teacher ratio at Nj Regional Day School - Newark is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
76.5% of students at Nj Regional Day School - Newark are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
The largest demographic group at Nj Regional Day School - Newark is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Nj Regional Day School - Newark rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Nj Regional Day School - Newark ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Nj Regional Day School - 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.