Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is 0.26, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
86%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
159 students attend Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy part of?
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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