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Elliott Street Elementary School

Public | PK-4 | 463 students

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Posted July 2, 2004

To all parents considering placing their child in this school. I would not recommend it. I am unsatisfied by the manner in which my child was care for during school hours. My child had injuries inflicted by other students while the teacher was 'supposed' to watching over the class. The teacher in question did and said alot of inappropriate things, that made me uneasy about my child remaining in that particular teachers class. I constantly requested for my child to be remove for the teachers class and was denied. I kept at them about removing my child and finally towards the end of this school year he was placed in a different class and was performing much better and did not fear for his safety. He did not feel safe in that teachers class and she did not make sure he felt safe.
—Submitted by Sakiyyah Burwell, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students35%
Female46%
Male21%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education44%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant35%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Former67%

Math

All Students46%
Female48%
Male43%
Black27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education29%
General education57%
English language learners24%
Non-migrant46%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former46%
Limited English Proficient Former83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students30%
Female31%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education11%
General education47%
English language learners10%
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former13%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students47%
Female38%
Male54%
Black18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education19%
General education69%
English language learners25%
Non-migrant47%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former33%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students75%
Female62%
Male86%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education59%
General education90%
English language learners60%
Non-migrant75%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former63%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 20%
Black 9% 17%
White 2% 54%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Tagalog
Portuguese
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Title I Grant Reward of $100,000 for improved academic acheivement. (2008)

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:25am
School end time
  • 2:55pm
School Leader's name
  • Ms Eva Ortiz
Fax number
  • (973) 268-5368

Programs

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • all children participate in Physical Education classes which prepare students for organized sports.
Girls sports
  • Our Physical Education classes are coeducational. Becasue we are a PreK-4 school we do not have organized sports teams.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Parents participate in workshops provided by the school. guest presenters include community leaders, representatives from civic and medical organizations, and our own teachers. a monthly calendar includes upcoming events for students and parents.
More from this school
  • Parents are our valued partners in the education of our students. The Elliott Street School administrtion and staff welcome all parents to participate with us in the exciting experience of educating our students for the 21st Century. Volunteers are welcomed and organized by our Parent Liaison.
School leaders can update this information here.

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284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Phone: (973) 268-5360

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