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#1969 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Orange Board of Education School District · Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
33 Cleveland Street, Orange, NJ 07050
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in 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
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,109
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| East Orange Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–7 | 0.6 mi | 322 | 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.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary School is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,969 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary School
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary School rank in NJ?
Central Elementary School ranks #1,969 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Central Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4000
- Area population (ZIP 07050)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 07050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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