- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459000245
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 ranks #9 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 340459000245 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 12.2:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
718 students
What this shows Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 compares
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 129% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
African American 7.7%
White 5.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
How many students attend Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26?
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26?
67.7% of students at Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26?
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 ranks #9 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.