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Sussex Avenue School

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

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About Sussex Avenue School

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Sussex Avenue School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 545 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newark. With about 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.6 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 238 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Newark Public School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Essex County.

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School facts

Address	307 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Phone	(973) 268-5200
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	545
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	35
Students per teacher	15.6
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 341134002360). 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 Sussex Avenue School serve?

Sussex Avenue School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Sussex Avenue School?

Sussex Avenue School reported 545 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 545 students and 35 teachers in federal data.

Is Sussex Avenue School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Sussex Avenue School in?

Sussex 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 Sussex Avenue School located?

Sussex Avenue School is at 307 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. The phone number is (973) 268-5200.

How many other schools are near Sussex Avenue School?

There are 238 other schools within 5 miles of Sussex Avenue School in our directory.