Nelson Mandela Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Newark, NJ Grades PK–04 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ F (45.7)
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Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Newark, NJ 07103
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ F (45.7)
256
Students
12.0
Teachers
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
(973)733-7333
Phone
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/
Website

Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Newark, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Newark Public School District school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 256 students enrolled; a 21.3:1 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
256.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 38% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.33:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 87% worse
Free Lunch %
87.1%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 113% worse
School Details
School Name
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341134006154
State School ID
NJ-133570-323
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
74 Hartford St
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
40.74475
Longitude
-74.18791
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
256
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 223 87.1%
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

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Nelson Mandela Elementary School

1
Philip's Academy Charter School
Newark · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
ESSEX CO JDC
NEWARK · High
0.2 mi
3
ESSEX RCH
NEWARK · High
0.3 mi
4
Science Park High School
NEWARK · High
0.4 mi
5
Sussex Avenue School
NEWARK · Elementary
0.4 mi
6
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
NEWARK · Other
0.4 mi
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Students
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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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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
256 students are enrolled at Nelson Mandela Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Nelson Mandela Elementary School have?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1.
What grades does Nelson Mandela Elementary School serve?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Nelson Mandela Elementary School a charter school?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Nelson Mandela Elementary School located in?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Nelson Mandela Elementary School belong to?
Nelson Mandela 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 $6,573,417,969 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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