Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy's student population of 157 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
Navy and Light Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 0.29, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
84%
14%
White
4%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
157 students attend Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy part of?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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