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Essex Junior Academy
Elementary School · Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
520 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Essex Junior Academy
Essex Junior Academy is a public elementary school in Cedar Grove, NJ, part of the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.2:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $153,654, where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large suburban setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 21 students, Essex Junior Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 5.2:1, Essex Junior Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Address
- 520 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
- Phone
- (973) 239-0125
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
520 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Essex Junior Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edgemont Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Montclair). Another option is Bradford Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Upper Montclair). Additionally, North End Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in Cedar Grove, see our Cedar Grove schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07009 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$153,654
Median Home Value
$600,800
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
Population
13,317
College Educated
58.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
45.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Essex Junior Academy has a median household income of $153,654. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $600,800, with a median rent of $1,693/month. The local poverty rate of 3.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Essex Junior Academy
What grades does Essex Junior Academy serve?
Essex Junior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Essex Junior Academy?
Essex Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Junior Academy is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Essex Junior Academy a charter school?
No, Essex Junior Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex Junior Academy a Title I school?
No, Essex Junior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essex Junior Academy?
66.7% of students at Essex Junior 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.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (18/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 239-0125
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $217,451
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