- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Orange, NJ
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340423000381
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 14
- schools in East Orange · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks #2 of 14 schools in East Orange, NJ.
School address
District: East Orange School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340423000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340423000381 · East Orange, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 13.1:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: East Orange Campus High School (1,798 students)
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy 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
- Langston Hughe 554
Langston Hughes Elementary School
554 students
- This school 157
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
157 students
What this shows Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy compares
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy 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 Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Orange Stem Academy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy'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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
41.6% of students at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in East Orange, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy rank among schools in East Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks #2 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 Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy, 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.