J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025East Orange, New Jersey 07017 · East Orange School District
#969 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#21383 of 50,301 nationally
About J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is a public elementary located in East Orange, in the East Orange School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 969th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 21 schools in East Orange; J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks 5th of 20 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Althea Gibson Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
144 students · 279 m away
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students · 371 m away
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students · 569 m away
Sojourner Truth Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students · 583 m away
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
322 students · 616 m away
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 6–12
701 students · 675 m away
East Orange Community Charter School
East Orange · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
414 students · 738 m away
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students · 826 m away
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,798 students · 879 m away
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
157 students · 970 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy a good school?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a Success Index (US) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #969 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy rank in New Jersey?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks #969 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #21383 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy had 247 students in 2025.
Is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy a elementary school or a high school?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.