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East Ward Elementary School

104 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105, United States

+1 (973) 465-4880

http://www.nps.k12.nj.us

1.3

Overall Rating

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East Ward Elementary School Overview

About This School

East Ward Elementary School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 854 students in grades PK-7. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 9% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 49 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup consists of 62% Hispanic, 32% White, and 5% Black students.

854

Total Students

PK-7

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

49 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts17%

Mathematics9%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-7

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

East Ward Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

17%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

East Ward Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,741

City Avg: $76,011

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor:1

East Ward Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.87%

Male

48.13%

Female

Total Enrollment: 854 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White32.2%

Hispanic61.71%

Asian0.12%

Black4.68%

Two or More Races0.47%

Native American0.59%

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Ward Elementary School

Q: What is East Ward Elementary School?

A: East Ward Elementary School is a middle public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?

A: East Ward Elementary School has approximately 854 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about East Ward Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About East Ward Elementary School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about East Ward Elementary School
School Name	East Ward Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-7
Location	104 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 465-4880
Total Students	854
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	49
Rating	1.3/10
ELA Proficiency	17%
Math Proficiency	9%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about East Ward Elementary School

What is East Ward Elementary School?

East Ward Elementary School is a middle public located in Newark.

How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?

East Ward Elementary School has approximately 854 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Ward Elementary School is 17:1.

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