SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET SCHOOL

SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET 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 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET SCHOOL, located at 619 South 17th Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Newark Public Schools district. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic skills and personal development during the formative years of childhood.

The school operates as a vital part of the Newark educational landscape, striving to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, the SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET SCHOOL aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success, while maintaining its role as a stable anchor for families within the 07103 zip code.

For more information, contact SOUTH SEVENTEENTH STREET SCHOOL at (973) 374-2570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.