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Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence

East Orange, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 5 · East Orange School District

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About Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is a public school in East Orange, New Jersey, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 612 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in East Orange. With about 36.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.8 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 260 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. East Orange School District runs 19 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Essex County.

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School facts

Address180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone(973) 414-4170
School districtEast Orange School District
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)612
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)36.5
Students per teacher16.8
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340423002044). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

John L. Costley Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8East Orange · 0.1 miSojourner Truth Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8East Orange · 0.1 miPatrick F. Healy Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8East Orange · 0.2 miJ. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5East Orange · 0.2 miEast Orange Campus High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12East Orange · 0.3 miAlthea Gibson AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to KEast Orange · 0.4 miWahlstrom Early Childhood AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to KEast Orange · 0.4 miThe East Orange Youth Cultural ComplexPrivate · Grades PreK to KEast Orange · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence serve?

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence reported 612 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?

About 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 612 students and 36.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence a public or charter school?

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence in?

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is part of East Orange School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/east-orange-school-district/

Where is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence located?

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is at 180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ 07017. The phone number is (973) 414-4170.

How many other schools are near Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence?

There are 260 other schools within 5 miles of Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence in our directory.

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