East Ward Elementary School vs Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 953 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ward Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
854 students
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,169 students
| Measure | East Ward Elementary School Newark, New Jersey | Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1431 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #43957 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 854 | 2,169 |
| Enrollment | 854 | 2,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 33.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks Legacy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 88.8%).
- •East Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 33.9).
- •Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 854.
- •East Ward Elementary School is a public school while Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Ward Elementary School better than Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Ward Elementary School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ward Elementary School: 854. Great Oaks Legacy Charter School: 2,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ward Elementary School and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
East Ward Elementary School is 1431st of 1,479 and Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).