Michelle Obama Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michelle Obama Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Michelle Obama Elementary School's student population of 131 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Michelle Obama Elementary School is 0.22, 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
88%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Michelle Obama Elementary School?
131 students attend Michelle Obama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Michelle Obama Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michelle Obama Elementary School?
Michelle Obama Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Michelle Obama Elementary School offer ?
Michelle Obama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Michelle Obama Elementary School part of?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Michelle Obama Elementary School located?
Michelle Obama Elementary School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in West Side.
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