BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 526 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Belmont Runyon Way in Newark, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in the Newark Public Schools district. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, emphasizing foundational academic growth while fostering a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Its programs are designed to meet the unique needs of the urban student population, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development to prepare children for success in secondary education.
Beyond the classroom, Belmont Runyon is recognized for its efforts to provide holistic support to its students and their families. The school often engages with the surrounding Newark community through various outreach initiatives and partnerships, aiming to mitigate external barriers to learning. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the school strives to empower its students to become active, capable members of their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 733-6920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWARK, NJ 07108-2406
(973) 733-6920
BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 526 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Public School District
- Total Students:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 schoolwide 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 526 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BELMONT RUNYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.