Althea Gibson Academy serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Attendance Zone: Althea Gibson Academy's attendance zone covers the entire district of East Orange, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.3 miles and the furthest edge located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Althea Gibson Academy's student population of 144 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Gibson R.O.C.K.S. All children have the potential to become Responsible, Outstanding, Creative, and Knowledgeable Students.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Althea Gibson Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
80%
14%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Althea Gibson Academy?
144 students attend Althea Gibson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Althea Gibson Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Althea Gibson Academy?
Althea Gibson Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Althea Gibson Academy offer ?
Althea Gibson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Althea Gibson Academy part of?
Althea Gibson Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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