D−
East Ward Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–7
104 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105 · (973) 465-4880 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
854
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
89%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–7
What stands out about East Ward Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 45 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 123% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 47.3%
Location
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104 Oliver Street, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K118
Kindergarten75
Grade 186
Grade 280
Grade 391
Grade 496
Grade 5105
Grade 6103
Grade 7100
Enrollment over time
383’20
554’21
666’22
763’23
854’24
Up 123% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 62%White 32%Black 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.