Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4, East Orange Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Orange Community Charter School's student population of 431 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
East Orange Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Orange Community Charter School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
91%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Orange Community Charter School's ranking?
East Orange Community Charter School is ranked #1699 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend East Orange Community Charter School?
431 students attend East Orange Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Orange Community Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Orange Community Charter School?
East Orange Community Charter School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Orange Community Charter School offer ?
East Orange Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Orange Community Charter School part of?
East Orange Community Charter School is part of East Orange Community Charter School District.
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