Kelly Elementary School

555 PLEASANT VALLEY WAY
W ORANGE, NJ 07052

www.woboe.org/Domain/11

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kelly Elementary School, located at 555 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Orange Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic program, Kelly Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development. The school environment is designed to be collaborative, encouraging active participation from students, parents, and faculty to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, school events, and dedicated instructional support, Kelly Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their individual potential and contribute positively to the broader West Orange community.

459

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelly Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	199
Black	160
Asian	15
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
199 (43.4 %)
Black
160 (34.9 %)
White
47 (10.2 %)
Two or More
37 (8.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)669-5452
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 63

Ungraded 141