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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Essex Junior Academy
Elementary School in Cedar Grove · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Essex Junior Academy
Essex Junior Academy is a public elementary school in Cedar Grove, NJ, part of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission. Essex Junior Academy serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Essex Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, Essex Junior Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time 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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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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. South End Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away). Another option is North End Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, Brookdale Avenue School (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Verona). For more schools in Cedar Grove, see our Cedar Grove schools guide .
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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
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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.
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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
Resources & Links
District
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $217,451
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