Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newark, New Jersey, serving 810 students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Newark Public School District, which is ranked 559 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (80.62%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse racial composition. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally higher than the Newark Public School District average but lower than the state average. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 73.5% of 6th-grade students at Park Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.9% in the district and 49% statewide. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 12.5% to 32.0% over the past few years, and a high percentage of students (79.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Park Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with a ranking between 744 and 1,248 out of 1,342 schools over the past 10 years, suggesting a persistent challenge in improving academic outcomes. However, the school performs better in certain student subgroups, such as African American students and Hispanic students, compared to the district and state averages. The nearby schools, such as Elliott Street Elementary School, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School, and Abington Avenue School, have similar demographic and performance profiles to Park Elementary School, suggesting that the challenges faced by Park Elementary School are not unique and may be systemic within the Newark Public School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 120 Manchester Place
       Newark, NJ  07104


(973) 268-5210

District: Newark Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
888th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,704 Help


Students who attend Park Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Barringer High School
    Central High School
    East Side High School
    Malcolm X Shabazz High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  810

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.6%
African American:
16.5%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Newark Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks better than 50.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.6%), African American (16.5%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 15.2. 32 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary School is $8,704. 31 elementary schools in the Newark Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 888th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 370th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Newark Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark Public School District 559th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 22.40 1136th 1360 16.5%
2012 49.55 831st 1363 39.0%
2013 41.34 934th 1367 31.7%
2014 38.70 959th 1363 29.6%
2015 39.02 856th 1357 36.9%
2016 38.48 855th 1346 36.5%
2017 48.18 744th 1352 45.0%
2018 39.63 872nd 1353 35.6%
2019 43.19 813th 1360 40.2%
2021 20.50 1018th 1317 22.7%
2022 29.14 949th 1345 29.4%
2023 34.12 888th 1342 33.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 109th 434 74.9%
2019 85.58 58th 463 87.5%
2021 40.48 202nd 411 50.9%
2022 37.59 266th 489 45.6%
2023 43.96 230th 499 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 278th 1001 72.2%
2019 78.68 156th 1007 84.5%
2021 21.93 689th 868 20.6%
2022 15.95 852nd 949 10.2%
2023 30.45 615th 958 35.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.28 249th 942 73.6%
2019 65.59 235th 948 75.2%
2021 46.48 407th 839 51.5%
2022 53.28 334th 863 61.3%
2023 65.59 229th 910 74.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.92 796th 1333 40.3%
2019 50.42 694th 1331 47.9%
2021 20.37 1031st 1290 20.1%
2022 28.80 926th 1326 30.2%
2023 34.59 849th 1318 35.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 872nd 1334 34.6%
2019 37.11 867th 1335 35.1%
2021 23.25 934th 1297 28.0%
2022 31.18 891st 1324 32.7%
2023 35.33 829th 1315 37.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.38 206th 517 60.2%
2019 60.44 172nd 522 67.0%
2021 23.15 396th 456 13.2%
2022 54.10 209th 494 57.7%
2023 60.88 153rd 463 67.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.37 286th 870 67.1%
2019 68.26 231st 899 74.3%
2021 46.13 421st 896 53.0%
2022 51.59 390th 953 59.1%
2023 54.78 380th 982 61.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 28.03 537th 684 21.5%
2012 40.46 476th 677 29.7%
2013 35.56 508th 704 27.8%
2014 35.92 500th 717 30.3%
2015 55.72 305th 713 57.2%
2016 63.50 237th 713 66.8%
2017 69.36 208th 712 70.8%
2018 62.82 252nd 716 64.8%
2019 71.01 192nd 745 74.2%
2021 27.76 446th 652 31.6%
2022 42.71 406th 745 45.5%
2023 47.38 370th 748 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.06 12th 202 94.1%
2019 95.14 9th 227 96.0%
2021 58.88 43rd 197 78.2%
2022 71.80 35th 270 87.0%
2023 69.51 45th 288 84.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.64 112th 492 77.2%
2022 43.37 240th 535 55.1%
2023 50.64 190th 505 62.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.80 57th 522 89.1%
2019 91.13 21st 541 96.1%
2021 43.88 227th 467 51.4%
2022 65.51 90th 549 83.6%
2023 66.50 106th 568 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.62 244th 680 64.1%
2019 73.44 183rd 703 74.0%
2021 29.44 422nd 625 32.5%
2022 40.41 414th 726 43.0%
2023 50.70 331st 720 54.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.71 253rd 675 62.5%
2019 67.46 216th 697 69.0%
2021 28.45 416th 635 34.5%
2022 45.29 368th 730 49.6%
2023 43.31 371st 718 48.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.90 15th 326 95.4%
2019 91.43 17th 326 94.8%
2021 17.48 276th 291 5.2%
2022 56.20 118th 356 66.9%
2023 53.02 140th 361 61.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.44 77th 504 84.7%
2019 86.37 39th 524 92.6%
2021 48.38 203rd 480 57.7%
2022 58.78 182nd 591 69.2%
2023 64.06 154th 587 73.8%
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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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 19, 2018

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by a parent
Saturday, March 25, 2017

Open Quote I am a parent of a 2 students that attends park elementary schools & I love this school the teachers teach very well & security is excellent, both of my daughters are learning very well they are both very smart Close Quote



Enrollment information for Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 10 146 8 505 1 1 0 0 671
2011 8 130 10 500 2 0 0 0 650
2012 14 148 10 571 1 0 0 0 744
2013 25 176 7 575 0 1 0 0 784
2014 19 161 6 585 0 0 0 0 771
2015 19 145 4 594 0 1 0 0 763
2016 23 149 5 699 0 1 0 0 877
2017 24 128 6 700 0 1 0 0 859
2018 15 138 6 680 0 1 1 0 841
2019 18 137 3 671 2 1 0 0 832
2020 10 115 6 683 3 1 0 0 818
2021 8 137 6 693 3 1 0 0 848
2022 10 134 6 633 5 1 0 0 789
2023 12 134 4 653 6 1 0 0 810

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 671 37.0 18.1 71.5
2011 650 34.5 18.8 90.5
2012 744 38.2 19.4 89.9
2013 784 n/a n/a 91.2
2014 771 54.0 14.2 87.2
2015 763 53.0 14.3 84.3
2016 877 51.0 17.1 83.7
2017 859 51.0 16.8 86.7
2018 841 52.0 16.1 87.9
2019 832 56.0 14.8 81
2020 818 54.0 15.1 86.7
2021 848 56.0 15.1 76.9
2022 789 53.0 14.8 81.2
2023 810 53.0 15.2 79.4

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 671 37.0 18.1 71.5
2011 650 34.5 18.8 90.5
2012 744 38.2 19.4 89.9
2013 784 n/a n/a 91.2
2014 771 54.0 14.2 87.2
2015 763 53.0 14.3 84.3
2016 877 51.0 17.1 83.7
2017 859 51.0 16.8 86.7
2018 841 52.0 16.1 87.9
2019 832 56.0 14.8 81
2020 818 54.0 15.1 86.7
2021 848 56.0 15.1 76.9
2022 789 53.0 14.8 81.2
2023 810 53.0 15.2 79.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $405 (4.7%) $8,299 (95.3%) $8,704

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 813th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 888th of 1342 Elementary schools
 6.4%
Ranks 192nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 370th of 748 Middle schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)32.429.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)28.519.1
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)47.325.7
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)35.419.8
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)53.235.4
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)32.922.3
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)33.434.9
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)3217.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)51.937.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)32.325.3
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)57.728.1
 29.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)23.913.1
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)62.973.5
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)35.426.9
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)40.120.3
 19.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)21.113.2
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)8159.1
 21.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)43.936.8
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)45.216.7
 28.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)25.416.2
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)75.355.7
 19.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark Public School District)43.537.2
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Park Elementary School)60.324.7
 35.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newark Public School District)25.510.9
 14.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students832810
 2.6%
African American137134
 2.2%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic671653
 2.7%
Pacific Islander11
White1812
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%79.4%
 1.6%


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Park Elementary School ranks 888th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 810 students attended Park Elementary School.

Students at Park Elementary School are 81% Hispanic, 17% African American, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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