Harriet Tubman Elementary School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/TUB

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Harriet Tubman Elementary School, located in the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is named in honor of the iconic abolitionist and humanitarian, reflecting a commitment to the values of courage, resilience, and educational empowerment. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development in an urban setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a vital resource for families in the 07103 zip code. Like many schools in the Newark district, Harriet Tubman Elementary strives to foster a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for middle school and future academic success. By integrating community-based initiatives and academic rigor, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students with the essential tools needed to navigate both their local community and the broader world.

298

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harriet Tubman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	36
Black	255
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
255 (85.6%)
Hispanic
36 (12.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)733-6934
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/TUB
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 46