Nishuane Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nishuane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nishuane Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nishuane Elementary School is 0.70, 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
21%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nishuane Elementary School often compared to?
Nishuane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watchung Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nishuane Elementary School?
414 students attend Nishuane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nishuane Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nishuane Elementary School?
Nishuane Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nishuane Elementary School offer ?
Nishuane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Nishuane Elementary School part of?
Nishuane Elementary School is part of Montclair Public School District.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
I attended Nishuane back in 1999-2002. I remember my time there fondly. I loved the diversity which bred a healthy culture of understanding and solidarity. I loved that they spent so much time talking about MLK and black leaders and the importance of their movements. I love that they began teaching us new languages while we were still young and malleable. Also, an amazing art program. I'm forever grateful for my time there.
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