CICELY L. TYSON COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cicely L. Tyson Community 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 509 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 42 teachers, Cicely L. Tyson Community 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.

The Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School, located at 45 North Arlington Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a cornerstone of the East Orange School District. Named after the legendary stage and screen actress and East Orange native, Cicely Tyson, the school is part of a unique educational complex that reflects the city's commitment to honoring its most prominent figures while fostering academic growth. As a community elementary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment that addresses the foundational learning needs of its students, emphasizing both rigorous academics and the development of essential social and emotional skills.

The school is widely recognized for its connection to the broader Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts, which serves older students in the same district, creating a sense of continuity and artistic aspiration within the community. The elementary campus prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in creative expression alongside traditional core subjects. By integrating community values with a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while helping them establish a strong sense of identity and pride in their local educational system.

For more information, contact Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School at (973) 414-9222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.