At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
356.5
Gordon Parks Academy: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 206
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Gordon Parks Academy
Gordon Parks Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in East Orange. It is one of 19 current school records connected to East Orange School District. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gordon Parks Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic16%
- Black79.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Orange School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
245 reported students
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
157 reported students
Dionne Warwick Institute
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Whitney E. Houston Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
385 reported students
Public schools near Gordon Parks Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary Elementary · East Orange School District | 03–05 | 245 | under 0.1 mi |
| Roseville Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Roseville Community Charter School | KG–05 | 285 | 0.5 mi |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 481 | 0.6 mi |
| Dionne Warwick Institute Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–05 | 379 | 0.6 mi |
| Shelia Y. Oliver Academy Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–08 | 413 | 0.6 mi |
| Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 690 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Parks Academy
What grades does Gordon Parks Academy serve?
Gordon Parks Academy reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Orange School District.
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 206 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 268 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gordon Parks Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gordon Parks Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Orange School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gordon Parks Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gordon Parks Academy in?
Gordon Parks Academy is part of East Orange School District, based in East Orange, NJ, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gordon Parks Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Roseville Community Charter School (0.5 mi), Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.