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Nelson Mandela Elementary School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 4 · Newark Public School District

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About Nelson Mandela Elementary School

Located in Newark, New Jersey, Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. It reported 256 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Newark. With about 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.3 students per teacher. Newark Public School District runs 64 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Essex County. Families comparing options will find 229 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	74 Hartford St, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone	(973) 733-7333
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	256
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12
Students per teacher	21.3
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 341134006154). 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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School serve?

Nelson Mandela Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elementary School?

Nelson Mandela Elementary School reported 256 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Mandela Elementary School?

About 21.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 256 students and 12 teachers in federal data.

Is Nelson Mandela Elementary School a public or charter school?

Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Nelson Mandela Elementary School in?

Nelson Mandela 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 Nelson Mandela Elementary School located?

Nelson Mandela Elementary School is at 74 Hartford St, Newark, NJ 07103. The phone number is (973) 733-7333.

How many other schools are near Nelson Mandela Elementary School?

There are 229 other schools within 5 miles of Nelson Mandela Elementary School in our directory.