Tuscan Elementary School

www.somsd.k12.nj.us

577 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tuscan Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the Maplewood section of the South Orange-Maplewood School District in New Jersey. Known for its strong sense of community and dedication to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is highly regarded for its collaborative environment, where faculty, staff, and parents work closely together to foster a supportive and inclusive educational experience.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tuscan Elementary places a significant emphasis on the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. The school is characterized by its active PTA and a community-oriented culture that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside core subjects. As a key institution in the Maplewood neighborhood, Tuscan is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction while creating a welcoming atmosphere for families of all backgrounds.

577

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuscan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	60
Black	65
Asian	15
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

White
378 (65.5 %)
Black
65 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (10.4 %)
Two or More
58 (10.1 %)
Asian
15 (2.6 %)
American Indian
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:	South Orange-Maplewood School District
Phone:	(973)378-5221
Website:	http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
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 90

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 107