Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 329 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340423002060
Gordon Parks Academy
98 GREENWOOD AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017 · (973) 266-5950 · Essex County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
63 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 68 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 73 | 27% |
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Gordon Parks Academy→Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
Based on grade levels within East Orange School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gordon Parks Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Parks Academy this school | 268 | 23.5% | N/A |
| Ecole Toussaint Louverture EAST ORANGE | 269 | 21.9% | 21.9% |
| Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary EAST ORANGE | 245 | 12.7% | 22.3% |
| Whitney E. Houston Academy EAST ORANGE | 385 | 14.0% | 27.1% |
| Shelia Y. Oliver Academy EAST ORANGE | 413 | 14.8% | 31.9% |
| Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy EAST ORANGE | 157 | 31.8% | N/A |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gordon Parks Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 268 | #1,228 of 1,562 | #127 of 162 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #1,244 of 1,390 | #94 of 140 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.2% | #1,165 of 1,392 | #109 of 141 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.5% | #968 of 1,481 | #93 of 142 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.3% | #313 of 798 | #21 of 73 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
268
-19 (-7%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 473
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 268 | 19 | 14.1:1 | 24% (63) |
| 2023-24 | 295 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 60% (178) |
| 2022-23 | 291 | 22 | 13.2:1 | 59% (171) |
| 2020-21 | 287 | 24 | 12.0:1 | 70% (201) |
| 2017-18 | 309 | 28 | 11.0:1 | 63% (194) |
| 2015-16 | 303 | 27 | 11.2:1 | 88% (267) |
| 2010-11 | 340 | 28 | 12.1:1 | 81% (276) |
| 2000-01 | 407 | 32 | 12.7:1 | 90% (366) |
| 1990-91 | 473 | 29 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gordon Parks Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (309 to 268); teachers down 32% (28 to 19).
About Gordon Parks Academy
Gordon Parks Academy is a small elementary school in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey. The school enrolls 268 students in pre-K through 2. That compares with an average of about 405 students for elementary schools in New Jersey.
Federal data list 19 schools in East Orange School District, with 8,348 students enrolled.
More than half of enrollment at Gordon Parks Academy is Black: 79%. Next come 16% Hispanic, 2% White, and 2% multiracial. The county population is about 36% Black. The diversity index for Gordon Parks Academy is 34%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 19 full-time-equivalent teachers at Gordon Parks Academy, giving a ratio of 14.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in New Jersey is 11.4:1. A total of 63 students, or 24%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 54% average among public schools in Essex County.
The county, Essex County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $80,789, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 249 public schools and about 145,473 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary, is less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 7%, from 287 to 268. Students per teacher increased from 12.0 in 2020-21 to 14.1 in 2024-25.
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Essex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
863,002
Census ACS
Median income
$80,789
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
249
145,473 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Orange School District
- East Orange Campus High SchoolHigh · 1,798 students
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High SchoolHigh · 701 students
- East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolHigh · 646 students
- Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceElementary · 612 students
- Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolElementary · 481 students
Other schools in EAST ORANGE
- East Orange Campus High SchoolHigh · 1,798 students
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High SchoolHigh · 701 students
- East Orange STEM Academy High SchoolHigh · 646 students
- Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceElementary · 612 students
- Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolElementary · 481 students
Other Gordon Parks Academy schools
One other US public school is named Gordon Parks Academy. Gordon Parks Academy is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Gordon Parks AcademyWichita, KS · 485 students
Nearby schools
- Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary0.1 mi · 245
- Roseville Community Charter School0.5 mi · 285
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School0.6 mi · 481
- Dionne Warwick Institute0.6 mi · 379
- Shelia Y. Oliver Academy0.6 mi · 413
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School0.6 mi · 701
Frequently asked questions
About Gordon Parks AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy enrolls approximately 268 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Gordon Parks Academy serve?
Gordon Parks Academy serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Gordon Parks Academy have?
Gordon Parks Academy employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gordon Parks Academy?
At Gordon Parks Academy, the student body is approximately 2% White, 16% Hispanic, 79% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy is overseen by East Orange School District in Essex County.
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