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Gordon Parks Academy

East Orange, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 2 · East Orange School District

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About Gordon Parks Academy

Gordon Parks Academy serves pre-K through grade 2 as a public school in East Orange, New Jersey. It reported 268 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in East Orange. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (19 teachers in all). It is one of 19 schools in East Orange School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Essex County. Within 5 miles there are 248 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	98 Greenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone	(973) 266-5950
School district	East Orange School District
Grades	PreK to 2
Students (2024-25)	268
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340423002060). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gordon Parks Academy serve?

Gordon Parks Academy serves pre-K through grade 2.

How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?

Gordon Parks Academy reported 268 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 268 students and 19 teachers in federal data.

Is Gordon Parks Academy a public or charter school?

Gordon Parks Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gordon Parks Academy in?

Gordon Parks Academy 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 Gordon Parks Academy located?

Gordon Parks Academy is at 98 Greenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017. The phone number is (973) 266-5950.

How many other schools are near Gordon Parks Academy?

There are 248 other schools within 5 miles of Gordon Parks Academy in our directory.