EDWARD T. BOWSER SR. SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence 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 609 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence, located at 180 Lincoln Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public school that serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Named in honor of Edward T. Bowser Sr., a respected local leader and educator, the school reflects a commitment to academic rigor and character development. It operates as part of the East Orange School District, providing a structured educational environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-level students.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and the holistic growth of its pupils. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a pathway for lifelong learning, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to achieve academic success and become responsible citizens. Its location in the heart of East Orange allows it to play a vital role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for both educational excellence and community engagement.

For more information, contact Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence at (973) 414-4170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

180 Lincoln Street
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-2503
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EDWARD T. BOWSER SR. SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is a public Title I school in EAST ORANGE, NJ with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
609
Teachers:
48
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 609 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARD T. BOWSER SR. SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.9%
Hispanic/Latino
26.6%
White
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.