J. GARFIELD JACKSON SR. ACADEMY

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. 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 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 19 teachers, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy 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.

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, located on Prospect Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the East Orange School District. Named in honor of a prominent local figure, the academy is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades, emphasizing the importance of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth as core pillars of its curriculum.

Beyond its academic mission, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy serves as a vital community hub, striving to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride, often incorporating extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives to support the holistic development of its students. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the individual needs of each child, the academy aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into higher grade levels and future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy at (973) 266-5895 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.