THE GRAY CHARTER SCHOOL
The Gray Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Gray Charter School school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 336 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, The Gray Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Gray Charter School, located at 55 Liberty Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student population within the Newark Public Schools district. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By operating as a charter institution, it maintains autonomy over its educational programming, allowing it to implement specialized teaching methods and foster a focused learning environment tailored to the needs of its students.
Beyond its academic offerings, The Gray Charter School places a significant emphasis on community engagement and personal growth. The school strives to create a supportive, structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible citizens and critical thinkers. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and a strong culture of expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide Newark families with an alternative educational pathway that prioritizes student outcomes and long-term college and career readiness.
For more information, contact The Gray Charter School at (973) 824-6661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWARK, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
THE GRAY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NEWARK, NJ with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Gray Charter School
- Total Students:
- 336
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 336 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.5%
- Black or African American
- 35.7%
- White
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.