Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

Located at 509 Bramhall Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey, the Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School operates as an active, independent charter district within a vibrant large-city setting. Situated in the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region, this single-facility public district serves as its own administrative authority for federal education programs. Designed to support early childhood and middle-grade learners, the school offers a continuous educational continuum spanning from Kindergarten through 8th grade, fostering academic growth across nine distinct grade levels.

The school community serves a diverse student body of 383 scholars, characterized by a nearly equal gender balance of 190 female and 193 male students. The demographic composition predominantly includes Black (292) and Hispanic (83) students, alongside multi-racial and Asian youth, reflecting the dynamic urban community it calls home. To support high-quality instruction and individualized care, the district maintains an exceptionally strong workforce totaling 148 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 54 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 21 instructional aides, and 73 support personnel, ensuring students benefit from robust academic guidance, small instructional ratios, and holistic support throughout their elementary and middle school years.