- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange, NJ
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341227002410
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Orange, NJ.
School address
District: Orange Board of Education School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341227002410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 341227002410 · Orange, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 7.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,368 students)
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation shrank from 414 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,368 students
- Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
728 students
- Rosa Parks Com
Rosa Parks Community School
593 students
- Park Avenue El 423
Park Avenue Elementary School
423 students
- This school 397
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
397 students
- Forest Street 384
Forest Street Community Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation compares
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 132% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$26,503
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
African American 47.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Board of Education School District reports $26,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Street Community Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
How many students attend Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
68.8% of students at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation?
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Board of Education School District?
Besides Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation, Orange Board of Education School District also operates Orange High School (1,368 students), Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (728 students), and Rosa Parks Community School (593 students). See the Orange Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.