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Speedway Avenue School

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

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About Speedway Avenue School

Speedway Avenue School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 525 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newark. With about 40.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13 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. Within 5 miles there are 244 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
Phone	(973) 374-2740
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	525
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.5
Students per teacher	13
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 341134002356). 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 Speedway Avenue School serve?

Speedway Avenue School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Speedway Avenue School?

Speedway Avenue School reported 525 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Speedway Avenue School?

About 13 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 525 students and 40.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Speedway Avenue School a public or charter school?

Speedway Avenue School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Speedway Avenue School in?

Speedway Avenue 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 Speedway Avenue School located?

Speedway Avenue School is at 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106. The phone number is (973) 374-2740.

How many other schools are near Speedway Avenue School?

There are 244 other schools within 5 miles of Speedway Avenue School in our directory.