Nelson Mandela Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07103 · Newark Public School District
#1449 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#45240 of 50,301 nationally
About Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1449th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Nelson Mandela Elementary School ranks 53rd of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson Mandela Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Nelson Mandela Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Philip's Academy Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
730 students · 226 m away
Science Park High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 7–12
964 students · 572 m away
Sussex Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
545 students · 638 m away
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,410 students · 662 m away
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 801 m away
LEAD Charter School
Newark · Charter high · Grades 9–12
333 students · 835 m away
Thirteenth Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
833 students · 891 m away
Dr. E. Alma Flagg School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
570 students · 963 m away
New Horizons Community Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students · 974 m away
McKinley Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students · 1.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Mandela Elementary School a good school?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 19.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1449 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson Mandela Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School ranks #1449 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #45240 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School had 256 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Mandela Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson Mandela Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson Mandela Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Mandela Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.