Enrollment
368
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
South 17th Street School
Federal NCES profile for South 17th Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002354
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South 17th Street School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #16 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South 17th Street School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South 17th Street School ranks #16 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+194% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South 17th Street School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South 17th Street School
South 17th Street School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 194% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% 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): South 17th Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 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 South 17th Street School.
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 South 17th Street School compares
South 17th Street School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 194% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 194% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, South 17th Street School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes South 17th Street School.
$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 South 17th Street School 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 17th Street School'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 (~368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South 17th Street School
How many students attend South 17th Street School?
South 17th Street School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South 17th Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at South 17th Street School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South 17th Street School?
86.9% of students at South 17th Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South 17th Street School?
The largest demographic group at South 17th Street School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South 17th Street School?
South 17th Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South 17th Street School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, South 17th Street School ranks #16 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.
Is South 17th Street School a good school?
South 17th Street School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 South 17th Street 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.
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