YANTACAW SCHOOL
YANTACAW SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Nutley Public School District school district, located in NUTLEY, NJ with about 497 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 37 teachers, YANTACAW SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact YANTACAW SCHOOL at (973) 661-8891 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NUTLEY, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
YANTACAW SCHOOL is a public school in NUTLEY, NJ with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nutley Public School District
- Total Students:
- 497
- Teachers:
- 37.7
- 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 497 students
- White
- 58.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Asian
- 17.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.