Newark Educators Community Charter School

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Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks 636 th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Newark Educators Community Charter School is an elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Newark, New Jersey, with 169 students. The school is part of the Newark Educators Community Charter School District, which is ranked 338 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the years, ranging from 636th out of 1,338 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year (3 stars) to as low as 1,257th out of 1,357 in the 2014-2015 school year (0 stars). While the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 68.2% in recent years, it has been able to provide exceptional educational opportunities for its African American and low socioeconomic status students, outperforming the nearby New Horizons Community Charter School and The Gray Charter School in these areas.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. In the 2023-2024 school year, 4th-grade students outperformed the state average in English Language Arts but underperformed in Mathematics, while 3rd-grade students underperformed the state average in both subjects. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing consistent, high-quality education to all students could be key to improving overall student outcomes at Newark Educators Community Charter School.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

88-108 Shipman Street
Newark, NJ 07102

(973) 732-3848

District: Newark Educators Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
636^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.1%

Hispanic:

29.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.1%), Hispanic (29.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newark Educators Community Charter School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Newark Educators Community Charter School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newark Educators Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Educators Community Charter School 636^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Newark Educators Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Newark Educators Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Educators Community Charter School 338^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newark Educators Community Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2010	3.03	1313^th	1354	3.0%
2011	3.19	1313^th	1360	3.5%
2012	7.85	1265^th	1363	7.2%
2013	28.97	1064^th	1367	22.2%
2014	22.87	1116^th	1363	18.1%
2015	8.79	1257^th	1357	7.4%
2016	9.23	1237^th	1346	8.1%
2017	18.10	1127^th	1352	16.6%
2018	14.41	1177^th	1353	13.0%
2019	11.92	1213^th	1360	10.8%
2021	8.14	1248^th	1317	5.2%
2022	12.78	1193^rd	1345	11.3%
2023	36.39	855^th	1342	36.3%
2024	52.91	636^th	1338	52.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.97	954^th	1001	4.7%
2019	12.92	939^th	1007	6.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	38.39	642^nd	942	31.8%
2021	22.63	693^rd	839	17.4%
2022	27.09	641^st	863	25.7%
2023	91.41	41^st	910	95.5%
2024	90.28	45^th	939	95.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	22.53	1062^nd	1333	20.3%
2019	18.53	1105^th	1331	17.0%
2021	14.62	1129^th	1290	12.5%
2022	11.35	1185^th	1326	10.6%
2023	37.17	815^th	1318	38.2%
2024	81.01	244^th	1317	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	10.49	1204^th	1334	9.7%
2019	9.91	1213^th	1335	9.1%
2021	5.06	1271^st	1297	2.0%
2022	17.09	1081^st	1324	18.4%
2023	37.62	804^th	1315	38.9%
2024	40.40	763^rd	1313	41.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	45.36	252^nd	517	51.3%
2019	31.65	394^th	522	24.5%
2021	24.29	388^th	456	14.9%
2022	34.54	337^th	494	31.8%
2023	74.27	93^rd	463	79.9%
2024	88.85	32^nd	469	93.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newark Educators Community Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.94	580^th	896	35.3%
2022	14.41	844^th	953	11.4%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newark Educators Community Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	192	0	8	0	200
2011	2	217	0	24	0	243
2012	3	246	0	26	1	276
2013	2	239	0	36	1	278
2014	2	231	0	41	3	277
2015	3	253	0	54	4	314
2016	6	234	1	56	5	302
2017	5	234	1	53	3	296
2018	2	232	1	53	3	291
2019	1	239	1	54	4	299
2020	0	206	1	57	1	265
2021	0	205	0	54	1	260
2022	1	183	0	53	0	237
2023	2	128	0	39	0	169
2024	0	101	0	43	0	144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newark Educators Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	200	12.0	16.6	n/a
2011	243	22.0	11.0	89.3
2012	276	23.0	12.0	92
2013	278	29.0	9.5	90.3
2014	277	26.0	10.6	72.6
2015	314	25.0	12.5	92
2016	302	22.0	13.7	90.4
2017	296	15.0	19.7	84.1
2018	291	17.0	17.1	92.1
2019	299	10.0	29.9	90.6
2020	265	18.0	14.7	98.9
2021	260	18.0	14.4	72.3
2022	237	9.0	26.3	65
2023	169	17.0	9.9	66.9
2024	144	13.0	11.0	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newark Educators Community Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	200	12.0	16.6	n/a
2011	243	22.0	11.0	89.3
2012	276	23.0	12.0	92
2013	278	29.0	9.5	90.3
2014	277	26.0	10.6	72.6
2015	314	25.0	12.5	92
2016	302	22.0	13.7	90.4
2017	296	15.0	19.7	84.1
2018	291	17.0	17.1	92.1
2019	299	10.0	29.9	90.6
2020	265	18.0	14.7	98.9
2021	260	18.0	14.4	72.3
2022	237	9.0	26.3	65
2023	169	17.0	9.9	66.9
2024	144	13.0	11.0	68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newark Educators Community Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1213^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 855^th of 1342 Elementary schools	25.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	31.3	50	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	31.3	50	18.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	33.4	42.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	33.4	42.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	25.5	35.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	25.5	35.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	21.3	21.4	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newark Educators Community Charter School)	21.3	21.4	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	169	43.5%
African American	239	128	46.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	54	39	27.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	66.9%	23.8%

Schools Near Newark Educators Community Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newark Educators Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	88-108 Shipman Street	Newark	07102	Essex County	Newark Educators Community Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 732-3848	144	13	11.0	68.8%	0 (0.0%)	101 (70.1%)	43 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.9	636^th of 1338 public elementary schools	52.5%		36.4	855^th of 1342 public elementary schools	36.3%	219			36.3	64.0					45.5	48.0
Quitman Street School	Public	PK, KG-8	21 Quitman St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6947	738	54	13.6	74.3%	27 (3.7%)	424 (57.5%)	278 (37.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	5.7	1306^th of 1338 public elementary schools	2.4%		4.7	1324^th of 1342 public elementary schools	1.3%	18	1.9	2.2	9.6	19.6	11.5	18.2	14.5	18.7	3.6	6.9	3.7	0.0	9.1	5.5			$12,167	$889	$11,278
New Horizons Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	45 59 Hayes Street	Newark	07103	Essex County	New Horizons Community Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 848-0400	337	27	12.4	92.3%	0 (0.0%)	244 (72.4%)	82 (24.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	14.8	1150^th of 1338 public elementary schools	14.1%		11.5	1213^th of 1342 public elementary schools	9.6%	63	4.3	6.5	38.9	12.9	19.6	29.7	32.6	30.4	33.3	19.4	10.9	18.9	5.4	6.5			$12,066	$904	$11,162
The Gray Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	55 Liberty Street	Newark	07102	Essex County	Gray Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 824-6661	339	16	21.1	61.9%	3 (0.9%)	124 (36.6%)	207 (61.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	89.2	130^th of 1338 public elementary schools	90.3%		82.9	228^th of 1342 public elementary schools	83.0%	98	57.1	36.4	57.5	77.7	93.1	78.5	96.1	95.4	72.5	81.5	92.9	61.9	73.0	100.0			$9,242	$1,298	$7,944
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	150 Newton Street	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-8675	220	17	13.3	74.5%	2 (0.9%)	153 (69.5%)	54 (24.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)			35.3						23.5
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	66 Muhammad Ali Avenue	Newark	07108	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6931	835	61	13.6	76.6%	19 (2.3%)	285 (34.1%)	523 (62.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	16	1130^th of 1338 public elementary schools	15.5%		12.3	1201^st of 1342 public elementary schools	10.5%	71	7.3	4.4	20.0	29.1	35.7	42.3	29.3	30.4	13.9	13.7	14.6	12.5	11.1	19.8			$12,119	$1,873	$10,246
Oliver Street School	Public	PK, KG-8	86 Oliver St	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4870	1,042	77	13.5	83.6%	257 (24.7%)	24 (2.3%)	753 (72.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	43.9	744^th of 1338 public elementary schools	44.4%		34.4	883^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	34.2%	139	17.9	9.5	37.5	43.3	48.9	56.0	45.4	58.3	46.9	44.8	40.0	28.2	18.2	32.0	75.1	75.1	$8,360	$409	$7,951
South Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	44-48 Hermon Street	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4880	870	62	14.0	84.3%	185 (21.3%)	59 (6.8%)	615 (70.7%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18.2	1102^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	17.6%		14	1171^st of 1342 public elementary schools	12.7%	69	6.8	4.1	37.9	18.4	41.2	28.9	31.6	27.1	28.0	13.6	16.2	13.6	15.1	1.4	58.6	58.6	$10,591	$549	$10,042
East Ward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 Oliver Street	Newark	07105	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 465-4880	763	46	16.5	84.7%	258 (33.8%)	36 (4.7%)	461 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	5.4	1311^th of 1338 public elementary schools	2.0%		4.8	1321^st of 1342 public elementary schools	1.6%	10	2.9		10.7	8.1	14.2				11.8	8.7	1.0						$10,905		$10,905
Grover Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	388 Bergen St	Newark	07103	Essex County	Newark Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 733-6944	318	29	10.9	80.5%	1 (0.3%)	244 (76.7%)	71 (22.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7.6	1273^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	4.9%		8	1276^th of 1342 public elementary schools	4.9%	3	2.9	0.0	20.8	7.1	17.2	14.7	43.8	17.6	29.2	3.6	2.9	0.0	18.2	12.1			$11,554	$624	$10,930

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What is the racial makeup of Newark Educators Community Charter School?

Students at Newark Educators Community Charter School are 70% African American, 30% Hispanic.

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How many students attend Newark Educators Community Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Newark Educators Community Charter School.

Is Newark Educators Community Charter School a good school?

Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks 636^th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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