DR. E. ALMA FLAGG SCHOOL

Dr. E. ALMA FLAGG 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 499 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 33 teachers, Dr. E. ALMA FLAGG 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.

Dr. E. ALMA FLAGG SCHOOL, located on Third Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school operating within the Newark Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is named in honor of Dr. E. Alma Flagg, a pioneering educator and the first African American woman to serve as a principal in the Newark school system. The institution is deeply rooted in the history of the local community and is committed to upholding the legacy of academic excellence and leadership associated with its namesake.

As an educational hub in the North Ward of Newark, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success. The school emphasizes character development, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student body. By fostering strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Dr. E. ALMA FLAGG SCHOOL strives to empower its students to become productive, informed, and civic-minded members of society.

For more information, contact Dr. E. ALMA FLAGG SCHOOL at (973) 268-5190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.