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Michelle Obama Elementary School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 5 · Newark Public School District

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About Michelle Obama Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School is a public school in Newark, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 198 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Newark. There are about 11 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. There are 239 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County.

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School facts

Address	186 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 662-2621
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	198
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18
Students per teacher	11
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134003531). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Michelle Obama Elementary School serve?

Michelle Obama Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Michelle Obama Elementary School?

Michelle Obama Elementary School reported 198 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary School?

About 11 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 198 students and 18 teachers in federal data.

Is Michelle Obama Elementary School a public or charter school?

Michelle Obama Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Michelle Obama Elementary School in?

Michelle Obama Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is Michelle Obama Elementary School located?

Michelle Obama Elementary School is at 186 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 662-2621.

How many other schools are near Michelle Obama Elementary School?

There are 239 other schools within 5 miles of Michelle Obama Elementary School in our directory.