Roberto Clemente Elementary School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/ROC

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Roberto Clemente Elementary School, located at 257 Summer Avenue in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal character development, and cultural pride. Named in honor of the legendary baseball player and humanitarian, the school reflects a commitment to the values of community service and excellence that defined its namesake.

The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Beyond the standard curriculum, Roberto Clemente Elementary often engages students through diverse extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to prepare them for middle school success. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations, the school strives to create a holistic atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while feeling connected to the history and vibrancy of the Newark community.

742

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	641
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
641 (86.4%)
Black
80 (10.8%)
White
13 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)268-5290
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/ROC
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	594
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 30

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 91