LUIS MU?OS MARIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Luis Mu?os Marin Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in Newark, NJ with about 905 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 58 teachers, Luis Mu?os Marin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary School, located at 663 Broadway in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Newark Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Luis Muñoz Marín, the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico, reflecting the deep cultural ties of the surrounding North Newark community. As part of New Jersey's largest school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the elementary grades, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare children for success in secondary education.
Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital anchor within its urban neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and inclusive learning. Like many schools in the Newark district, it strives to balance core curriculum requirements with support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By fostering a supportive classroom environment and promoting extracurricular opportunities, Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary aims to empower its students to become contributing members of their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Luis Mu?os Marin Elementary School at (973) 268-5330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 268-5330
LUIS MU?OS MARIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Newark, NJ with about 905 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Public School District
- Total Students:
- 905
- Teachers:
- 58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 905 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUIS MU?OS MARIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.5%
- Black or African American
- 26.5%
- White
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.