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Whitney E. Houston Academy

East Orange, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · East Orange School District

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About Whitney E. Houston Academy

Whitney E. Houston Academy serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in East Orange, New Jersey. It reported 385 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in East Orange. With about 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.8 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 270 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

Address	215 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone	(973) 266-5880
School district	East Orange School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	385
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30
Students per teacher	12.8
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 340423002050). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Whitney E. Houston Academy serve?

Whitney E. Houston Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Whitney E. Houston Academy?

Whitney E. Houston Academy reported 385 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney E. Houston Academy?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 385 students and 30 teachers in federal data.

Is Whitney E. Houston Academy a public or charter school?

Whitney E. Houston Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Whitney E. Houston Academy in?

Whitney E. Houston 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 Whitney E. Houston Academy located?

Whitney E. Houston Academy is at 215 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017. The phone number is (973) 266-5880.

How many other schools are near Whitney E. Houston Academy?

There are 270 other schools within 5 miles of Whitney E. Houston Academy in our directory.