At a glance
Reported students
854
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
592.5
East Ward Elementary School: 854 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 555
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about East Ward Elementary School
East Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Newark. It is one of 65 current school records connected to Newark Public School District. NCES reports 854 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.7%) and White (32.2%). English learners represent 36.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Ward Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic61.7%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newark Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abington Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
842 reported students
South Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
866 reported students
Thirteenth Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
833 reported students
Elliott Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
880 reported students
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
818 reported students
Mt Vernon Place School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
905 reported students
Public schools near East Ward Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 1,034 | under 0.1 mi |
| South Street Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 866 | 0.2 mi |
| The Gray Charter School Elementary · Charter · Gray Charter School | KG–08 | 317 | 0.4 mi |
| Lafayette Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 1,213 | 0.4 mi |
| Ironbound Academy Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | KG–07 | 325 | 0.5 mi |
| Ann Street School Elementary · Newark Public School District | KG–08 | 1,294 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Ward Elementary School
What grades does East Ward Elementary School serve?
East Ward Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newark Public School District.
How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?
East Ward Elementary School reported 854 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 555 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 854 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Ward Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Ward Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newark Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Ward Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Ward Elementary School in?
East Ward Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District, based in Newark, NJ, which operates 65 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Ward Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oliver Street School (under 0.1 mi), South Street Elementary School (0.2 mi), The Gray Charter School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.