Yantacaw School

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Yantacaw Elementary School, located at 20 Yantacaw Place in Nutley, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Nutley Public School District, it maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and character development. The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, where educators and staff emphasize a supportive learning environment designed to help children build a solid educational foundation while fostering social and emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Yantacaw Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement through various activities and programs. The school benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that plays a vital role in organizing events, supporting classroom initiatives, and enhancing the overall school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between home and school, Yantacaw strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, upholding the values and educational standards of the Nutley community.

512

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yantacaw School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	105
Black	10
Asian	131
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
244 (47.7%)
Asian
131 (25.6%)
Hispanic
105 (20.5%)
Two or More
20 (3.9%)
Black
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Nutley Public School District
Phone:	(973)661-8891
Website:	http://nutleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 72