Robert Treat Academy Charter School

www.roberttreatacademy.org

Charter School 689 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Robert Treat Academy Charter School (RTACS) is a high-performing public charter school located in Newark, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1997, the school has earned a reputation for academic excellence and has consistently been recognized for its rigorous curriculum and high student achievement rates. By focusing on a structured learning environment, the school aims to provide its diverse student population with the foundational skills necessary for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school operates with a mission to foster both academic rigor and character development, emphasizing small class sizes and a dedicated faculty. Throughout its history, Robert Treat Academy has received multiple accolades, including being named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, a testament to its effectiveness in narrowing the achievement gap. As a tuition-free public school, it remains a highly sought-after choice for families in the Newark area, utilizing a lottery system for enrollment due to significant community demand.

689

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	434
Black	222
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	4

Hispanic
434 (63.0 %)
Black
222 (32.2 %)
Two or More
13 (1.9 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Phone:	(973)482-8811
Website:	http://www.roberttreatacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 66