Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Gordon Parks Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-2
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: Gordon Parks Academy serves the eastern part of East Orange, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gordon Parks Academy's student population of 268 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gordon Parks 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
80%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
268 students attend Gordon Parks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gordon Parks Academy students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gordon Parks Academy offer ?
Gordon Parks Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordon Parks Academy part of?
Gordon Parks Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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