QUITMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

QUITMAN COMMUNITY 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 576 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 42 teachers, QUITMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

QUITMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located on Quitman Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school operating under the Newark Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population in the heart of the city, focusing on providing a foundational education that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. As a "community school," the institution is designed to function as a hub for the neighborhood, often integrating partnerships with local organizations, health services, and social support systems to assist families and improve student outcomes beyond the classroom.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging the community school model, Quitman aims to dismantle barriers to learning—such as food insecurity or lack of access to extracurricular activities—by providing comprehensive services directly on-site. The school serves as a central pillar for the surrounding community, striving to prepare its students for future academic success while empowering them to become engaged, responsible members of their city.

For more information, contact QUITMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (973) 733-6947 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.