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Gordon Parks Academy

98 Greenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017, United States

+1 (973) 266-5950

http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/domain/903

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Gordon Parks Academy Overview

About This School

Gordon Parks Academy is a public elementary in East Orange, New Jersey, serving 268 students in grades PK-K2. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 87% proficiency in ELA, 83% in math, and 84% in science. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 19 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $83,379. The student body at Gordon Parks Academy is composed of 49% male and 51% female students. The demographic makeup of the school includes 79% Black, 16% Hispanic, 2% White, and 2% students of two or more races.

268

Total Students

PK-K2

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

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Gordon Parks Academy Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 38%

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Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Gordon Parks Academy Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$83,379

City Avg: $81,139

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Gordon Parks Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

48.51%

Male

51.49%

Female

Total Enrollment: 268 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.24%

Hispanic16.04%

Asian0%

Black79.48%

Two or More Races2.24%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gordon Parks Academy

Q: What is Gordon Parks Academy?

A: Gordon Parks Academy is a elementary public located in East Orange.

Q: How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?

A: Gordon Parks Academy has approximately 268 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Gordon Parks Academy

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Gordon Parks Academy - East Orange, NJ

Quick Facts about Gordon Parks Academy
School Name	Gordon Parks Academy
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	98 Greenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017, East Orange, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 266-5950
Total Students	268
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Parks Academy

What is Gordon Parks Academy?

Gordon Parks Academy is a elementary public located in East Orange.

How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?

Gordon Parks Academy has approximately 268 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks Academy is 14:1.

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