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#936 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
Althea Gibson Academy
Elementary School · East Orange School District · East Orange, NJ
An East Orange School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
490 WILLIAM STREET WILLIAM STREET, East Orange, NJ 07017
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 20 schools in East Orange.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Althea Gibson Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,552
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| East Orange Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 20
- District spending per student
- $32,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Althea Gibson Academy is listed in East Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Althea Gibson Academy
Althea Gibson Academy is a public elementary school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Althea Gibson Academy
What grades does Althea Gibson Academy serve?
Althea Gibson Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Althea Gibson Academy?
Althea Gibson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Althea Gibson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Althea Gibson Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Althea Gibson Academy rank in NJ?
Althea Gibson Academy ranks #936 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Althea Gibson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Althea Gibson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Althea Gibson Academy a charter school?
No, Althea Gibson Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Althea Gibson Academy a Title I school?
No, Althea Gibson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Althea Gibson Academy?
61.8% of students at Althea Gibson Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (973) 266-7017
- Area population (ZIP 07017)
- 40,809
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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