Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence

180 Lincoln Street
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

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520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

520

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	218
Black	276
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
276 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
218 (41.9 %)
White
15 (2.9 %)
Two or More
9 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Orange School District
Phone:	(973)414-4170
Website:	http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/Domain/14
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 83

Ungraded 52