publicelementaryPK-5

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

106 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017, United States

+1 (973) 266-5895

http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/domain/814

3.2

Overall Rating

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J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Overview

About This School

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is a public elementary in East Orange, New Jersey, serving 247 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 37% proficiency in ELA and 27% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 19 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $83,379. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the academy are 54% female and 46% male. The demographic makeup of the school is 81% Black, 15% Hispanic, 2% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

247

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts37%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

247:1

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

37%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

247

Students per Counselor

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. 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 Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor247:1

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Student Demographics

Student Body

46.15%

Male

53.85%

Female

Total Enrollment: 247 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.43%

Hispanic14.57%

Asian0%

Black80.57%

Two or More Races0.81%

Native American1.21%

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

Q: What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

A: J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is a elementary public located in East Orange.

Q: How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

A: J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has approximately 247 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

A: The student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy - East Orange, NJ

Quick Facts about J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
School Name	J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	106 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017, East Orange, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 266-5895
Total Students	247
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	3.2/10
ELA Proficiency	37%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is a elementary public located in East Orange.

How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has approximately 247 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 13:1.

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