Newark Educators Community Charter School

Newark Educators Community Charter School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-4 in the Newark, New Jersey area, with a total enrollment of 169 students. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as reflected in its consistently low statewide rankings and proficiency rates.

Despite serving a predominantly African American (75.74%) and Hispanic (23.08%) student population, Newark Educators Community Charter School has ranked in the bottom quartile of New Jersey elementary schools for the past three years, with a 2022-2023 ranking of 855 out of 1,342 (2 out of 5 stars). The school's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the statewide averages, with particularly large gaps in 4th-grade Mathematics (21.4% vs. 44.3% statewide). Additionally, the school faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 68.2%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance.

With two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Newark Educators Community Charter School serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact their educational outcomes. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism, improving academic instruction, and providing targeted support for the school's diverse student population will be crucial for improving student outcomes and ensuring that all children in the Newark area have access to a high-quality education.