NJPrimaryCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Jersey City, New Jersey|Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

Jersey City, NJ 07304

School Profile

Grades
K–8
Enrollment
370
Student:Teacher
13.2:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
77.6%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
35%
25th percentile in NJ
Math Proficiency
10%
21th percentile in NJ
Chronic Absenteeism
21.1%
SY 2019-20

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$25,121
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 11%Local 78%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% YoY
Hudson, NY metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

383
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has a total enrollment of 370 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Jersey City, NJ.

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