Enrollment
414
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 340002100283 Charter school
East Orange Community Charter School — East Orange, NJ
Federal NCES profile for East Orange Community Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Orange Community Charter School · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
448:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3665% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Orange Community Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Orange Community Charter School reports 414 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 448:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3665% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2718% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% above the New Jersey average and 3% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Orange Community Charter School spends $21,585 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.0% from local sources (property taxes), 9.9% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Orange Community Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 448:1 | ▲ 3665% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 81% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
448:1
students per teacher
— 3665% above state mean
Top 100% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,585
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 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.
Overview
Enrollment 414 Top 47% in New Jersey — larger than 53% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 448:1 +3665% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.6% +81% vs state
NCES ID 340002100283
Student demographics
African American 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Orange Community Charter School, which includes East Orange Community Charter School.
$21,585
Per student
-26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 9.9%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Orange Community Charter School
How many students attend East Orange Community Charter School?
East Orange Community Charter School has 414 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in EAST ORANGE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orange Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orange Community Charter School is 448:1, which is 3665% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 2718% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Orange Community Charter School?
53.6% of students at East Orange Community Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Orange Community Charter School?
The largest demographic group at East Orange Community Charter School is African American at 93.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in EAST ORANGE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Orange Community Charter School?
East Orange Community Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.