East Ward Elementary School

Summary:

East Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Newark, New Jersey, with 666 students. Despite being part of the Newark Public School District, which is ranked 558 out of 613 districts in the state, East Ward Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 4 school years, with a 0-star rating.

East Ward Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the district and the state of New Jersey in standardized test scores, with only 10.7% of 3rd graders, 8.1% of 4th graders, and 14.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 23.4%, 25.7%, and 26.8% for the district, and 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3% for the state. The school's math proficiency rates are also very low, ranging from 1% for 5th graders to 11.8% for 3rd graders, compared to the district and state. Additionally, East Ward Elementary School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.1% to 28.1% over the past 4 school years, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Ann Street School, Oliver Street School, and South Street Elementary School, which are also part of the Newark Public School District, generally outperform East Ward Elementary School on academic measures. Additionally, the Gray Charter School, located about 0.37 miles from East Ward Elementary, significantly outperforms the school and the district on academic measures, suggesting that there may be opportunities for East Ward to learn from and adopt successful practices to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

104 Oliver Street
Newark, NJ 07105

(973) 465-4880

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1311^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,905

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.4%

White:

33.8%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Ward Elementary School ranks worse than 98% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.4%), White (33.8%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School is 16.5. 38 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Ward Elementary School employs 46 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ward Elementary School is $10,905, which is the 15^th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Ward Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ward Elementary School 1311^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See East Ward Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 558^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Ward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	5.29	1299^th	1317	1.4%
2022	8.67	1269^th	1345	5.7%
2023	4.84	1321^st	1342	1.6%
2024	5.42	1311^th	1338	2.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	18.50	385^th	411	6.3%
2022	25.23	384^th	489	21.5%
2023	17.62	458^th	499	8.2%
2024	19.33	504^th	559	9.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	10.76	857^th	868	1.3%
2022	11.52	920^th	949	3.1%
2023	12.53	908^th	958	5.2%
2024	14.31	908^th	989	8.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	21.05	692^nd	863	19.8%
2023	8.27	803^rd	910	11.8%
2024	9.85	829^th	939	11.7%

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Rank History for Female students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	7.39	1264^th	1290	2.0%
2022	11.50	1183^rd	1326	10.8%
2023	6.34	1255^th	1318	4.8%
2024	6.18	1251^st	1317	5.0%

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Rank History for Male students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	8.05	1258^th	1324	5.0%
2023	4.91	1280^th	1315	2.7%
2024	6.30	1253^rd	1313	4.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	16.56	847^th	896	5.5%
2022	18.57	799^th	953	16.2%
2023	10.50	907^th	982	7.6%
2024	11.50	907^th	989	8.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Ward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	1.00	964^th	964	0.0%
2022	2.18	945^th	976	3.2%
2023	0.47	945^th	975	3.1%
2024	1.07	934^th	963	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Ward Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	62	12	2	95	0	1	0	172
2020	107	19	1	158	0	1	0	286
2021	128	27	1	225	0	2	0	383
2022	179	35	2	336	1	1	0	554
2023	250	36	1	375	3	1	0	666
2024	258	36	0	461	5	2	1	763

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Ward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	172	n/a	n/a	29.1
2020	286	n/a	n/a	85
2021	383	30.0	12.7	73.4
2022	554	41.0	13.5	76.2
2023	666	45.0	14.8	90.7
2024	763	46.0	16.5	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Ward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	172	n/a	n/a	29.1
2020	286	n/a	n/a	85
2021	383	30.0	12.7	73.4
2022	554	41.0	13.5	76.2
2023	666	45.0	14.8	90.7
2024	763	46.0	16.5	84.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Ward Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,905

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ward Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	666	287.2%
African American	12	36	200%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	95	375	294.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	62	250	303.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	90.7%	61.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Ward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 Oliver Street	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4880	763	46	16.5	84.7%	258 (33.8%)	36 (4.7%)	461 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5.4	1311^th of 1338 public elementary schools	2.0%		4.8	1321^st of 1342 public elementary schools	1.6%	10	2.9		10.7	8.1	14.2				11.8	8.7	1.0						$10,905		$10,905
Oliver Street School	Public	PK, KG-8	86 Oliver St	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4870	1,042	77	13.5	83.6%	257 (24.7%)	24 (2.3%)	753 (72.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	43.9	744^th of 1338 public elementary schools	44.4%		34.4	883^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	34.2%	139	17.9	9.5	37.5	43.3	48.9	56.0	45.4	58.3	46.9	44.8	40.0	28.2	18.2	32.0	75.1	75.1	$8,360	$409	$7,951
South Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	44-48 Hermon Street	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4880	870	62	14.0	84.3%	185 (21.3%)	59 (6.8%)	615 (70.7%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18.2	1102^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	17.6%		14	1171^st of 1342 public elementary schools	12.7%	69	6.8	4.1	37.9	18.4	41.2	28.9	31.6	27.1	28.0	13.6	16.2	13.6	15.1	1.4	58.6	58.6	$10,591	$549	$10,042
The Gray Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	55 Liberty Street	Newark	07102	Essex County	Gray Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 824-6661	339	16	21.1	61.9%	3 (0.9%)	124 (36.6%)	207 (61.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	89.2	130^th of 1338 public elementary schools	90.3%		82.9	228^th of 1342 public elementary schools	83.0%	98	57.1	36.4	57.5	77.7	93.1	78.5	96.1	95.4	72.5	81.5	92.9	61.9	73.0	100.0			$9,242	$1,298	$7,944
Lafayette Street School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 Lafayette St	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4860	1,235	72	17.1	80.3%	202 (16.4%)	16 (1.3%)	1,012 (81.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24.8	1010^th of 1338 public elementary schools	24.5%		30.1	952^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	29.1%	58	13.0	9.1	20.3	40.6	38.4	63.0	53.0	58.6	21.8	24.4	12.1	19.1	24.0	17.0	80.0	80.0	$7,737	$782	$6,955
Ironbound Academy Elementary School	Public	K-5	366 East Kinney Street	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(973) 465-4996	262	16	16.3	73.7%	31 (11.8%)	13 (5.0%)	216 (82.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.4	1246^th of 1338 public elementary schools	6.9%		4.1	1332^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	0.7%	86	2.6		17.9	11.9					20.0	18.4
Ann Street School	Public	K-8	30 Ann St	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4890	1,236	79	15.6	77.0%	278 (22.5%)	12 (1.0%)	942 (76.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37.2	837^th of 1338 public elementary schools	37.4%		39	819^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.0%	18	17.3	12.4	40.3	47.1	34.8	50.8	42.5	50.8	44.9	45.3	16.5	24.6	33.6	3.2	85.7	85.7	$8,426	$412	$8,014
Wilson Avenue School	Public	K-8	19 Wilson Ave	Newark	07108	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4910	1,033	66	15.6	85.5%	244 (23.6%)	5 (0.5%)	778 (75.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	24	1020^th of 1338 public elementary schools	23.8%		25.1	1010^th of 1342 public elementary schools	24.7%	10	18.2	9.4	33.9	32.7	44.2	35.7	49.5	54.0	21.5	22.8	29.1	12.1	29.0	23.3	80.6	80.6	$8,387	$438	$7,949
Newark Educators Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	88-108 Shipman Street	Newark	07102	Essex County	Newark Educators Community Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 732-3848	144	13	11.0	68.8%	0 (0.0%)	101 (70.1%)	43 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.9	636^th of 1338 public elementary schools	52.5%		36.4	855^th of 1342 public elementary schools	36.3%	219			36.3	64.0					45.5	48.0
Quitman Street School	Public	PK, KG-8	21 Quitman St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6947	738	54	13.6	74.3%	27 (3.7%)	424 (57.5%)	278 (37.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	5.7	1306^th of 1338 public elementary schools	2.4%		4.7	1324^th of 1342 public elementary schools	1.3%	18	1.9	2.2	9.6	19.6	11.5	18.2	14.5	18.7	3.6	6.9	3.7	0.0	9.1	5.5			$12,167	$889	$11,278

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ward Elementary School

What district is East Ward Elementary School in?

Newark Public School District

Is East Ward Elementary School a good school?

East Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.0% of New Jersey elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of East Ward Elementary School?

Students at East Ward Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% African American.

How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 763 students attended East Ward Elementary School.

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