East Orange Community Charter School

Summary:

East Orange Community Charter School is an elementary school serving 448 students in grades K-4 in the predominantly African American community of East Orange, New Jersey. While the school aims to provide a quality education, the data reveals significant challenges that parents should be aware of when considering this option for their child.

East Orange Community Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly lower than the state averages and surrounding schools. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 19.6% of 3rd graders and 55.9% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% to 16.0% in recent years, which is much higher than the surrounding Central Elementary School, Orange Early Childhood Center, and other nearby schools.

While the student population at East Orange Community Charter School is predominantly African American, similar to the surrounding ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District and East Orange School District, the data suggests that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy, which is just 0.7 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Addressing the underlying factors, such as chronic absenteeism and the high percentage of students from low-income families, will be crucial in improving the academic performance and overall success of East Orange Community Charter School.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

 99 Washington Street
       East Orange, NJ  07017


(973) 996-0400

District: East Orange Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1048th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,509 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  448.0 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.2%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Compare Details East Orange Community Charter School ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Orange Community Charter School is 448. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Orange Community Charter School is $7,509.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

East Orange Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Orange Community Charter School 1048th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See East Orange Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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East Orange Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Orange Community Charter School 540th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Orange Community Charter School

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Rank History for all students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.65 1143rd 1204 5.1%
2004 19.15 1106th 1298 14.8%
2005 71.65 423rd 1303 67.5%
2006 25.21 1098th 1314 16.4%
2007 34.50 1040th 1329 21.7%
2008 7.15 1254th 1338 6.3%
2009 2.92 1309th 1346 2.7%
2010 13.00 1208th 1354 10.8%
2011 26.09 1104th 1360 18.8%
2012 27.03 1084th 1363 20.5%
2013 27.07 1080th 1367 21.0%
2014 32.64 1023rd 1363 24.9%
2015 32.30 948th 1357 30.1%
2016 26.95 1029th 1346 23.6%
2017 16.71 1141st 1352 15.6%
2018 23.94 1074th 1353 20.6%
2019 22.48 1089th 1360 19.9%
2021 20.66 1016th 1317 22.9%
2022 24.58 1017th 1345 24.4%
2023 22.49 1048th 1342 21.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.79 935th 1001 6.6%
2019 8.41 975th 1007 3.2%
2021 26.79 620th 868 28.6%
2022 14.94 870th 949 8.3%
2023 9.96 924th 958 3.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.15 480th 942 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 1016th 1333 23.8%
2019 16.91 1128th 1331 15.3%
2021 23.98 964th 1290 25.3%
2022 33.17 869th 1326 34.5%
2023 18.55 1065th 1318 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.11 1055th 1334 20.9%
2019 31.75 934th 1335 30.0%
2021 23.65 929th 1297 28.4%
2022 15.58 1111th 1324 16.1%
2023 28.47 935th 1315 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at East Orange Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.39 149th 517 71.2%
2019 59.27 184th 522 64.8%
2021 52.44 181st 456 60.3%
2022 64.48 141st 494 71.5%
2023 49.91 215th 463 53.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Monday, May 6, 2019

Open Quote Outwardly polished but if you dare to dig deep it is All for show. Students test scores are reflective of the learning going on #theyarefailingourkids. Performance is is worse or equal to that of any a urban underserveref public school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Orange Community Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 0 276 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 0 380 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 0 492 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2003 0 492 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2004 0 476 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 0 499 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 0 495 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 0 490 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 0 481 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 0 488 0 12 0 0 0 0 500
2010 0 477 0 11 0 0 0 0 488
2011 0 455 0 11 0 0 4 0 470
2012 0 476 0 11 1 0 1 0 489
2013 0 485 0 14 2 1 0 0 502
2014 0 459 0 15 2 0 1 0 477
2015 0 471 1 21 1 0 1 0 495
2016 0 467 1 19 1 1 1 0 490
2017 0 461 1 23 0 0 1 0 486
2018 0 459 1 27 0 0 4 0 491
2019 1 461 2 26 0 0 3 0 493
2020 1 434 3 26 1 0 5 0 470
2021 2 440 0 29 1 0 0 0 472
2022 1 429 0 21 1 0 3 0 455
2023 1 422 0 22 0 1 2 0 448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Orange Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 282 13.0 21.7 86.9
2001 386 1.3 296.9 84.7
2002 500 30.0 16.7 81.8
2003 500 30.0 16.7 81.8
2004 485 30.0 16.2 80.4
2005 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
2006 504 31.0 16.3 73.6
2007 501 33.0 15.2 75.6
2008 495 34.0 14.6 78.2
2009 500 34.0 9.1 77.6
2010 488 34.0 14.3 82.4
2011 470 33.0 14.2 81.1
2012 489 36.0 13.5 94.3
2013 502 36.7 13.6 87.3
2014 477 37.5 12.7 84.7
2015 495 24.0 20.6 56.4
2016 490 28.0 17.5 71.4
2017 486 20.0 24.3 64.2
2018 491 35.0 14.0 76.6
2019 493 n/a n/a 100
2020 470 23.0 20.4 99.4
2021 472 50.0 9.4 94.7
2022 455 32.0 14.2 74.1
2023 448 1.0 448.0 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Orange Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 282 13.0 21.7 86.9
2001 386 1.3 296.9 84.7
2002 500 30.0 16.7 81.8
2003 500 30.0 16.7 81.8
2004 485 30.0 16.2 80.4
2005 506 29.0 17.4 n/a
2006 504 31.0 16.3 73.6
2007 501 33.0 15.2 75.6
2008 495 34.0 14.6 78.2
2009 500 34.0 9.1 77.6
2010 488 34.0 14.3 82.4
2011 470 33.0 14.2 81.1
2012 489 36.0 13.5 94.3
2013 502 36.7 13.6 87.3
2014 477 37.5 12.7 84.7
2015 495 24.0 20.6 56.4
2016 490 28.0 17.5 71.4
2017 486 20.0 24.3 64.2
2018 491 35.0 14.0 76.6
2019 493 n/a n/a 100
2020 470 23.0 20.4 99.4
2021 472 50.0 9.4 94.7
2022 455 32.0 14.2 74.1
2023 448 1.0 448.0 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Orange Community Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $993 (13.2%) $6,516 (86.8%) $7,509

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Orange Community Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1089th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1048th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Orange Community Charter School)37.119.6
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Orange Community Charter School)37.119.6
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Orange Community Charter School)3317.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Orange Community Charter School)3317.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange Community Charter School)52.155.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange Community Charter School)52.155.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Orange Community Charter School)23.411.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Orange Community Charter School)23.411.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493448
 9.1%
African American461422
 8.5%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2622
 15.4%
Pacific Islander01
White11
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%65.2%
 34.8%


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East Orange Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended East Orange Community Charter School.

Students at East Orange Community Charter School are 94% African American, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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