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Quitman Street School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Newark Public School District

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About Quitman Street School

Quitman Street School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 706 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newark. With about 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Essex County. Newark Public School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 228 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	21 Quitman St, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 733-6947
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	706
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	43
Students per teacher	16.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002334). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Quitman Street School serve?

Quitman Street School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Quitman Street School?

Quitman Street School reported 706 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman Street School?

About 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 706 students and 43 teachers in federal data.

Is Quitman Street School a public or charter school?

Quitman Street School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Quitman Street School in?

Quitman Street School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is Quitman Street School located?

Quitman Street School is at 21 Quitman St, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 733-6947.

How many other schools are near Quitman Street School?

There are 228 other schools within 5 miles of Quitman Street School in our directory.