Salome Urena Elementary School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/N10

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Salome Ureña Elementary School, located at 284 First Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school operating within the Newark Board of Education district. Serving a diverse student population in the North Ward of Newark, the school is named in honor of Salomé Ureña, a prominent 19th-century Dominican poet and educator who was a fierce advocate for women’s education. This namesake reflects the school's commitment to fostering academic excellence and cultural pride within its community.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of students in grades Pre-K through 8. Beyond core academics, Salome Ureña emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building, often partnering with local organizations to provide resources and enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing student growth and inclusive teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond.

516

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salome Urena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	441
Black	38
Two or More	5
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
441 (85.5%)
Black
38 (7.4%)
American Indian
13 (2.5%)
White
12 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.0%)

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)733-8280
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/N10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 48