Nelson Mandela Elementary School serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson Mandela Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
66%
34%
Black
30%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
134 students attend Nelson Mandela Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Nelson Mandela Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nelson Mandela Elementary School offer ?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Nelson Mandela Elementary School part of?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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