Oliver Street School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/OLV

1,045 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Oliver Street School, located in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, it serves a diverse urban population, reflecting the rich multicultural heritage of its surrounding community. The school is known for its long-standing presence in the neighborhood, providing essential academic foundation and support services to generations of local families.

The school’s mission emphasizes the development of the whole child, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the district, Oliver Street School utilizes various educational initiatives to promote literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. By engaging with the community and maintaining a dedicated staff, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond, striving to meet the unique needs of a multilingual and vibrant student body.

1,045

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	763
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
763 (73.0 %)
White
249 (23.8 %)
Black
26 (2.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)465-4870
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/OLV
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	702
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	156

* 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 88

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 116

Ungraded 1