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Newark Public School District

New Jersey · Public School District
62
Schools
37,472
Students
$40,780
Per-Pupil Spend
+184% nat'l
81.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
80.7%
Graduation Rate
-5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newark Public School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 37,472 students across 62 schools. It includes 42 elementary, 14 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $40,780 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (62)
Elementary Schools42 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abington Avenue SchoolPK–08837
Ann Street SchoolKG–081,200
Avon Avenue SchoolPK–08563
Belmont Runyon Elementary SchoolPK–08539
Bruce Street SchoolPK–0841
Camden Street Elementary SchoolPK–08573
Chancellor Avenue SchoolPK–08618
Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolPK–08516
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolPK–08754
East Ward Elementary SchoolPK–05666
Elliott Street Elementary SchoolPK–08885
First Avenue SchoolPK–081,083
Fourteenth Avenue SchoolPK–08101
Franklin Elementary SchoolPK–08745
George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolPK–08486
Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolPK–08341
Harriet Tubman Elementary SchoolPK–08326
Hawkins Street SchoolKG–08726
Hawthorne Avenue SchoolPK–08393
Ivy Hill Elementary SchoolPK–08471
Lafayette Street SchoolPK–081,180
Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–08377
Louise A. Spencer Elementary SchoolPK–08755
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary SchoolPK–08826
McKinley Elementary SchoolPK–08686
Michelle Obama Elementary SchoolPK–03131
Mt Vernon Place SchoolPK–08809
Oliver Street SchoolPK–081,045
Park Elementary SchoolPK–08810
Peshine Avenue SchoolPK–08503
Quitman Street SchoolPK–08710
Rafael Hernandez SchoolPK–08553
Ridge Street SchoolPK–08578
Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolPK–08753
Salome Urena Elementary SchoolPK–08443
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary SchoolPK–03176
South 17th Street SchoolPK–08335
South Street Elementary SchoolPK–08864
Speedway Avenue SchoolPK–08566
Sussex Avenue SchoolPK–08513
Thirteenth Avenue SchoolPK–08589
Wilson Avenue SchoolKG–081,099
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,780+184% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
79%
State
79.3%
Local (property tax)
10.8%
Federal
9.9%

State funding accounts for 79% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
62
Schools
37,472
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$41K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.7%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $40,780 per pupil — 184% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 62 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.7%, graduation is 5.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newark Public School District?
Newark Public School District has 62 public schools, serving a total of 37,472 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newark Public School District?
The graduation rate is 80.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newark Public School District spend per student?
Newark Public School District spends $40,780 per pupil — 184% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newark Public School District?
81% of students in Newark Public School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newark Public School District?
No, Newark Public School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newark Public School District serve?
Newark Public School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newark Public School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newark Public School District is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.