DR LENA EDWARDS ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School school district, located in Jersey City, NJ with about 384 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 28 teachers, Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School (DLEACS), located in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Named in honor of Dr. Lena Frances Edwards, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and dedicated community physician, the school aims to uphold her legacy by fostering a culture of academic excellence, character development, and civic responsibility. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education that prepares students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school is known for its holistic approach, balancing traditional academics with a focus on core values and personal growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured environment, DLEACS emphasizes individualized attention, allowing educators to support students with diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, the school often engages with the surrounding Jersey City community, encouraging students to become active, compassionate citizens while striving to narrow the achievement gap through consistent high expectations and strong parent-teacher partnerships.

For more information, contact Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School at (201) 433-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.