Salome Urena Elementary School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/N10

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Salome Ureña Elementary School, located at 284 First Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school operating within the Newark Board of Education district. Serving a diverse student population in the North Ward of Newark, the school is named in honor of Salomé Ureña, a prominent 19th-century Dominican poet and educator who was a fierce advocate for women’s education. This namesake reflects the school's commitment to fostering academic excellence and cultural pride within its community.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of students in grades Pre-K through 8. Beyond core academics, Salome Ureña emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character building, often partnering with local organizations to provide resources and enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing student growth and inclusive teaching practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in high school and beyond.

443

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salome Urena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	359
Black	53
Asian	7
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
359 (81.0 %)
Black
53 (12.0 %)
American Indian
13 (2.9 %)
White
9 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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)733-8280
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/N10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 45

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 26

Ungraded 42