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Langston Hughes Elementary School

160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018, United States

+1 (973) 266-5870

http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/domain/774

2.5

Overall Rating

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Langston Hughes Elementary School Overview

About This School

Langston Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary in East Orange, New Jersey, serving 554 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 33% proficiency in ELA and 16% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 36 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $83,379. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup is 86% Black, 12% Hispanic, 1% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

554

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

36 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts33%

Mathematics16%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

554:1

Langston Hughes Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

33%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

16%

Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

554

Students per Counselor

Langston Hughes Elementary School 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 Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor554:1

Langston Hughes Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.28%

Male

50.72%

Female

Total Enrollment: 554 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.26%

Hispanic11.55%

Asian0.18%

Black85.56%

Two or More Races0.9%

Native American0.36%

Langston Hughes Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Langston Hughes Elementary School

Q: What is Langston Hughes Elementary School?

A: Langston Hughes Elementary School is a elementary public located in East Orange.

Q: How many students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School?

A: Langston Hughes Elementary School has approximately 554 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Langston Hughes Elementary School

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 Langston Hughes Elementary School - East Orange, NJ

Quick Facts about Langston Hughes Elementary School
School Name	Langston Hughes Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018, East Orange, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 266-5870
Total Students	554
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	36
Rating	2.5/10
ELA Proficiency	33%
Math Proficiency	16%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Langston Hughes Elementary School

What is Langston Hughes Elementary School?

Langston Hughes Elementary School is a elementary public located in East Orange.

How many students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School?

Langston Hughes Elementary School has approximately 554 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Langston Hughes Elementary School is 15:1.

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