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J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy — School Profile & District Info

Primary|EAST ORANGE, New Jersey|East Orange School District

EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
238
Student:Teacher
13.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
East Orange School District
Econ. Disadvantaged
67.7%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
25-29%
Math Proficiency
6-9%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.2%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
24 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Worse than average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
220
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
20
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$32,491
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$17,672
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$38,121
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 77%Local 9%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.2%
Below 150% poverty line
8.6%
Unemployment rate
11.6%
Uninsured residents
13.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,337
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,198
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Autism
336 (28%)
Specific Learning Disability
302 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
206 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
108 (9%)
Speech/Language Impairment
93 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
63 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

247
Current enrollment
Stable(-10% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

As of the most recent data, 238 students are enrolled at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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