Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07108 · Newark Public School District
#1446 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#44914 of 50,301 nationally
About Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Louise A. Spencer 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–8. In 2025 it enrolled 774 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1446th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 774.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks 51st of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
American History High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students · 629 m away
Link Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
343 students · 634 m away
Quitman Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students · 685 m away
Central High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students · 710 m away
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students · 829 m away
Newark Vocational High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
591 students · 903 m away
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students · 985 m away
Avon Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students · 1.1 km away
Arts High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students · 1.2 km away
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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772 students
Harrison Township Elementary School
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768 students
Frog Pond Elementary School
Little Egg Harbor · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
780 students
Riverside Elementary School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Louise A. Spencer Elementary School a good school?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 19.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1446 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks #1446 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #44914 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School had 774 students in 2025.
Is Louise A. Spencer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Louise A. Spencer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.