- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Orange, NJ
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340423002044
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 14
- schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence ranks #11 of 14 schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
District: East Orange School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340423002044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340423002044 · East Orange, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 15.7:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students)
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Orange Ca
East Orange Campus High School
1,798 students
- Cicely L. Tyso 701
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
701 students
- East Orange St 646
East Orange Stem Academy High School
646 students
- This school 612
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
612 students
- Langston Hughe 554
Langston Hughes Elementary School
554 students
- Benjamin Banne 502
Benjamin Banneker Academy
502 students
What this shows Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence compares
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 40.7%
White 11.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Orange School District reports $30,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Orange Stem Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
How many students attend Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
58.7% of students at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in East Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence rank among schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence ranks #11 of 14 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 schools in East Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in East Orange School District?
Besides Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence, East Orange School District also operates East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (701 students), and East Orange Stem Academy High School (646 students). See the East Orange School District district page for the complete list.