Enrollment
123
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341134005985
Nj Regional Day School - Newark — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Nj Regional Day School - Newark, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+158% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nj Regional Day School - 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
Nj Regional Day School - Newark reports 123 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 55% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 158% above the New Jersey average and 48% above the national baseline.
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 51/100 (C-), calculated from 2 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 Nj Regional Day School - 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 158% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 5% | — | — |
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
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 158% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 123 Top 5% in New Jersey — larger than 95% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 7.2:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.5% +158% vs state
NCES ID 341134005985
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Nj Regional Day School - 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
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Marion P. Thomas Charter School
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Lafayette Street School
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1,213 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
First Avenue School
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1,084 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Street School
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1,034 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other school in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
The student-teacher ratio at Nj Regional Day School - Newark is 7.2:1, which is 39% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 55% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.