East Orange School District

The East Orange School District is located in East Orange, NJ and includes 21 schools that serve 9,741 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The East Orange School District spends $23,353 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 57% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The East Orange School District has 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The East Orange School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the East Orange School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The East Orange School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.