SUSSEX AVENUE SCHOOL BURNET STREET SCHOOL

SUSSEX AVENUE SCHOOL Burnet 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 473 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 31 teachers, SUSSEX AVENUE SCHOOL Burnet 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.

Sussex Avenue School, located at 307 Sussex Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Newark Public Schools district. Historically associated with the Burnet Street School designation, the facility serves as a foundational educational site for students in the neighborhood, focusing on core academic instruction, literacy, and social development.

The school operates within the state's largest school district, emphasizing the district's goals of closing achievement gaps and providing equitable resources to urban learners. As an essential part of the Newark community, the school is structured to provide a comprehensive K-8 (or primary-level) learning environment, fostering student engagement through both traditional classroom curriculum and various extracurricular support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

For more information, contact SUSSEX AVENUE SCHOOL Burnet Street School at (973) 268-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.