School Type
Ward
Grade Levels
Enrollment
553
School Code
101
Sussex Avenue School
Great Minds Under Construction
About Our School
At Sussex Avenue School, every adult takes responsibility to ensure that each scholar reaches their full academic, social, and personal potential. We nurture scholars as they aspire to achieve to become socially responsible and self-reliant individuals that persevere and act with integrity, respect, and excellence.
Unique Fact
An interesting fact about Sussex Avenue School is that it has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. The school was first enlarged in 1904 to accommodate the growing number of children from immigrant families, who moved to Newark seeking better opportunities. This historical context highlights the school’s long-standing role in the community and its commitment to education over the decades.
School Information
Principal
Ryshan Johnson
Address
307 Sussex Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107Phone Number
973-268-5200
Parent Liaison
Hilonka Nunez
973-268-5200School Hours
8:15 am - 3:05 pm
Uniform Colors
Top: Burgundy
Bottom: KhakiBefore School Options
Cost: Free
Grades: PK-8
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Provider: SchoolAfter School Options
Cost: Free
Grades: PK-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: SchoolSchool Website
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| Seats Available | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Available in Entry Grade last Year | PK: 60 | K: 60 | ||
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Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School 1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year |
81% | |||
| School Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance Last School Year | Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year | |
| 94% | % | |
| School Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Section Size | Student to Teacher Ratio | Teachers with 5 or more years of experience | Retention of Effective and Highly Effective Teachers | Percentage of Teachers with Advanced Degrees |
| 20 | 15 to 1 | 37% | 90% | 31% |
| Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Devices | 1:1 | |
Bilingual and ESL Programs
- High Intensity ESL K-8
- Spanish K-8 (Full Time)
Special Education Programs
- NA
For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data