What grades does Michelle Obama Elementary School serve?

Michelle Obama Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Newark, NJ. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Michelle Obama Elementary School located?

Michelle Obama Elementary School is located at Newark, NJ in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary School?

Michelle Obama Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What schools are in Newark, NJ?

Newark, NJ is served by the local school district. Michelle Obama Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Michelle Obama Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Newark, New Jersey|Newark Public School District

Newark, NJ 07103

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Oct

Mon

Indigenous Peoples' DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Fri

Puerto Rico Heritage Day (Observance)HolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Thu

ThanksgivingHolidayDistrict-wide

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Dec

Thu

Christmas EveHolidayDistrict-wide

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Dec

Fri

Christmas DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

169

Student:Teacher

10.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Newark Public School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

81.7%

Phone

(973)662-2621

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

244

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,680

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$17,124

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$46,432

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 77%Local 10%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$456,345

+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr

Hudson, NY metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.2%

Below 150% poverty line

8.6%

Unemployment rate

11.6%

Uninsured residents

13.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,795

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,995

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,677 (28%)

Autism

1,313 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

1,155 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,100 (18%)

Intellectual Disability

200 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

110 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

198

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

Puerto Rico Heritage Day (Observance)

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Newark Public School District. Michelle Obama Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Puerto Rico Heritage Day (Observance)District-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	ThanksgivingDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas EveDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Year's EveDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s BirthdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Eid-al-FitrDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good FridayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	JuneteenthDistrict-wide	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Michelle Obama Elementary School

Michelle Obama Elementary School currently enrolls 169 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NJ.