- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Orange, NJ
Langston Hughes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Langston Hughes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340423002048
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Hughes Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #14 of 14
- schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Hughes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes Elementary School ranks #14 of 14 schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
District: East Orange School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340423002048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Langston Hughes Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340423002048 · East Orange, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students)
Langston Hughes Elementary School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Langston Hughes Elementary School 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
- Edward T. Bows 612
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
612 students
- This school 554
Langston Hughes Elementary School
554 students
- Benjamin Banne 502
Benjamin Banneker Academy
502 students
What this shows Langston Hughes Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langston Hughes Elementary School compares
Langston Hughes Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 104% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 554 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
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Langston Hughes Elementary School is less 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 Langston Hughes Elementary School 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Orange Stem Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence | 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 Langston Hughes Elementary School'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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Langston Hughes Elementary School
How many students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School?
Langston Hughes Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langston Hughes Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Langston Hughes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Hughes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Langston Hughes Elementary School is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in East Orange, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Hughes Elementary School?
Langston Hughes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Langston Hughes Elementary School rank among schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Hughes Elementary School ranks #14 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 Langston Hughes Elementary School, 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.