Salome Ureña Elementary School
Newark, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,105th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Salome Ureña Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salome Ureña Elementary School 1,105th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Salome Ureña Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 298 students tested
Salome Ureña Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.3% | 82.4% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| Black | 18.8% | 8.9% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 2.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.9 pts |
Homes near Salome Ureña Elementary School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Salome Ureña Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5First Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.2 mi away752nd of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 40% - 2Abington Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.3 mi away1,073rd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 25% - 1Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,223rd of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 5Carteret Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 0.7 mi away717th of 1,324
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 4Shelia Y. Oliver AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.7 mi away905th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 7Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolRobert Treat Academy Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter405th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 53% - –Gordon Parks AcademyEast Orange School District · 0.9 mi away
- 2Belleville PS4Belleville Public School District · 1 mi away1,083rd of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salome Ureña Elementary School in?
Salome Ureña Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is Salome Ureña Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salome Ureña Elementary School 1,105th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Salome Ureña Elementary School?
Hispanic 82%, Black 9%, American Indian 4%, White 3% (493 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salome Ureña Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07104 is $501K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.