Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Langston Hughes Elementary School 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Langston Hughes Elementary School serves the southwest part of East Orange, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 0.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Langston Hughes Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
Langston Hughes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langston Hughes Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
86%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hughes Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Langston Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Langston Hughes Elementary School is ranked #1574 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School?
554 students attend Langston Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Langston Hughes Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Langston Hughes Elementary School?
Langston Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Langston Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Langston Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Langston Hughes Elementary School part of?
Langston Hughes Elementary School is part of East Orange School District.
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