Park Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07104 · Newark Public School District
#1039 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#24283 of 50,301 nationally
About Park Elementary School
Park 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 747 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1039th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 747.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Park Elementary School ranks 9th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 Park Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Park Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ridge Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students · 689 m away
Belleville PS4
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
438 students · 815 m away
Belleville PS10
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
164 students · 1.1 km away
Elliott Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
880 students · 1.1 km away
Newark School of Fashion & Design
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
275 students · 1.2 km away
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
572 students · 1.2 km away
Belleville PS8
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students · 1.3 km away
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
818 students · 1.5 km away
Fairview Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students · 1.7 km away
Belleville Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students
William L Antheil Elementary School
Ewing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Van Derveer Elementary School
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
745 students
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
Barnegat · Public elementary · Grades K–2
744 students
Hillside Avenue School
Cranford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
743 students
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Park Elementary School a good school?
Park Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1039 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 Park Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Park Elementary School ranks #1039 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #24283 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School had 747 students in 2025.
Is Park Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Park Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Park Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Park Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.