Michelle Obama Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Newark, NJ Grades PK–05 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Michelle Obama Elementary School
Newark, NJ 07103
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
198
Students
18.0
Teachers
11:1
Student:Teacher
(973)662-2621
Phone
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/obama/
Website

Michelle Obama Elementary School is a public school administered by the Newark Public School District district in Newark, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 198 students enrolled; a 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
198.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 52% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
85.4%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 109% worse
School Details
School Name
Michelle Obama Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341134003531
State School ID
NJ-133570-321
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
186 14th Avenue
City
Newark
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07103
County
Essex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3410
State Leg. Upper
34029
State Leg. Lower
34029
Latitude
40.73859
Longitude
-74.19983
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
198
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 169 85.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Newark Public School District
LEAID
3411340
State LEA ID
NJ-133570
Phone
(973)733-7333
Website
http://WWW.NPS.K12.NJ.US
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newark
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,748,725K
Federal Revenue
$218,354K
State Revenue
$1,348,537K
Local Revenue
$181,834K
Total Expenditure
$1,682,795K
Instruction Exp.
$644,936K
Support Services
$520,145K
Other Current Exp.
$28,048K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Michelle Obama Elementary School

1
John F. Kennedy School
NEWARK · High
0.3 mi
2
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NEWARK · Elementary
0.3 mi
3
Thirteenth Avenue School
NEWARK · Elementary
0.3 mi
4
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NEWARK · Elementary
0.3 mi
5
West Side High School
Newark · High
0.3 mi
6
LEAD Charter School
Newark · High
0.3 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Michelle Obama Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Michelle Obama Elementary School?
198 students are enrolled at Michelle Obama Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Michelle Obama Elementary School have?
Michelle Obama Elementary School has 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1.
What grades does Michelle Obama Elementary School serve?
Michelle Obama Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Michelle Obama Elementary School a charter school?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Michelle Obama Elementary School located in?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Michelle Obama Elementary School belong to?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District school district.
How much does Newark Public School District spend per student?
The Newark Public School District district spends approximately $8,498,964,646 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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