East Ward Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07105 · Newark Public School District
#1431 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#43957 of 50,301 nationally
About East Ward Elementary School
East Ward Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–7. In 2025 it enrolled 854 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1431st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (25th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 854.
There are 75 schools in Newark; East Ward Elementary School ranks 46th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for East Ward Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near East Ward Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students · 155 m away
South Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students · 353 m away
The Gray Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students · 591 m away
Lafayette Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,213 students · 592 m away
East Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students · 770 m away
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students · 795 m away
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,169 students · 953 m away
Ann Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,294 students · 1.0 km away
Link Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students · 1.0 km away
Discovery Charter School
Newark · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
99 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Berlin Community School
Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
853 students
Denbo Crichton School
Browns Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
855 students
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–8
856 students
Emma Havens Young Elementary School
Brick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
843 students
Abington Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
South Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students
Frequently asked questions
Is East Ward Elementary School a good school?
East Ward Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1431 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does East Ward Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
East Ward Elementary School ranks #1431 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #43957 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?
East Ward Elementary School had 854 students in 2025.
Is East Ward Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
East Ward Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–7. It is a public school.
What other schools are near East Ward Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of East Ward Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.