EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the East Orange Community Charter School school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 491 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (EOCCS), located at 99 Washington Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment for students in the local community. By operating as a charter institution, the school functions independently of the traditional district school board, allowing it to implement specific educational philosophies and curricula designed to meet the unique needs of its student population. The school generally emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive culture that focuses on character development and community engagement.

Serving families within the East Orange area, EOCCS places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future academic success through a comprehensive K-8 curriculum. The school strives to create a partnership between educators, students, and parents to cultivate an environment that values accountability, high achievement, and social responsibility. As part of the New Jersey charter school system, it aims to offer an alternative educational pathway that addresses the diverse learning styles and aspirations of the urban students it serves.

For more information, contact EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL at (973) 996-0400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.