EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Empowerment Academy Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Empowerment Academy Charter School school district, located in Jersey City, NJ with about 457 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 30 teachers, Empowerment Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Empowerment Academy Charter School, located at 240 Ege Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a rigorous, high-quality education to students in the surrounding urban community. The school operates on a philosophy that emphasizes strong academic foundations, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, the academy aims to bridge the educational achievement gap and prepare its students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond.
The school is well-known for its extended school day and year, which allows for additional instructional time in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. Beyond academics, Empowerment Academy places a significant focus on holistic student development, incorporating values-based instruction and enrichment opportunities into its curriculum. Through close partnerships with families and a focus on data-driven instruction, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are capable of navigating and succeeding in an increasingly complex world.
For more information, contact Empowerment Academy Charter School at (201) 630-4798 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Jersey City, NJ with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Empowerment Academy Charter School
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 30
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 457 students
- Black or African American
- 35.2%
- Asian
- 28.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.5%
- White
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.