Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Orange, NJ
East Orange Community Charter School
Federal NCES profile for East Orange Community Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
The verdict
East Orange Community Charter School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 414
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Community Charter School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340002100283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East Orange Community Charter School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340002100283 · East Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
414 enr · 53.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Radney Elementary School (414 students)
East Orange Community Charter School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How East Orange Community Charter School compares
East Orange Community Charter School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, East Orange Community Charter School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for East Orange Community Charter School reports $21,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Nationwide elementary 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.
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 an elementary school in East Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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% of enrollment, 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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does East Orange Community Charter School rank among elementary schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, East Orange Community Charter School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in East Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in East Orange Community Charter School?
None; East Orange Community Charter School is a single-school charter district, and East Orange Community Charter School is its only campus.