WAHLSTROM EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Orange School District school district, located in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 171 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 13 teachers, Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy 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.

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy, located at 340 Prospect Street in East Orange, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution dedicated to the developmental needs of the city’s youngest learners. As part of the East Orange School District, the academy focuses on providing high-quality preschool programming designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The school is structured to provide a nurturing, play-based environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and foundational social skills.

The academy plays a vital role in the East Orange community by offering an inclusive setting where children from diverse backgrounds can access essential early interventions and educational support. With a commitment to early childhood development, Wahlstrom employs certified educators who prioritize a structured yet engaging curriculum. By focusing on the "whole child," the school aims to establish a strong academic trajectory, ensuring that students develop the curiosity and confidence necessary for long-term success in their future schooling.

For more information, contact Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy at (973) 395-1210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.