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Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Elementary School · East Orange School District · East Orange, NJ
An East Orange School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
- Math 16% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Althea Gibson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Wahlstrom Early Childhood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 488 | 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.
East Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is listed in East Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is a public elementary school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,398 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
What grades does Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence serve?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence rank in NJ?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence ranks #2,398 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence a charter school?
No, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?
61.4% of students at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (973) 414-4170
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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