LANGSTON HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Langston Hughes Elementary School 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 570 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 44 teachers, Langston Hughes Elementary School 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.

Langston Hughes Elementary School, located at 160 Rhode Island Avenue in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the East Orange School District. Named in honor of the iconic American poet and social activist, the school is situated within a diverse urban community and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, literacy, and social-emotional development.

The school is part of a district-wide effort to provide equitable educational opportunities through structured curricula and community-focused initiatives. As a neighborhood school, Langston Hughes emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and collaborative partnerships to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character building, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school level within the East Orange educational system.

For more information, contact Langston Hughes Elementary School at (973) 266-5870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.