Althea Gibson Academy

490 WILLIAM STREET
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

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144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Althea Gibson Academy, located at 490 William Street in East Orange, New Jersey, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Named in honor of the pioneering tennis champion and East Orange native, the academy aims to reflect the excellence and perseverance associated with its namesake. The school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and a culture of high expectations, often prioritizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students achieve their full potential.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. By integrating the values of discipline, integrity, and sportsmanship into the school day, the administration strives to prepare students not only for high school readiness but for success as responsible citizens. The school serves as a key educational pillar in the East Orange community, working to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities for local families.

144

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Althea Gibson Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	21
Black	115
Two or More	1

Black
115 (79.9%)
Hispanic
21 (14.6%)
White
7 (4.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Orange School District
Phone:	(973)266-7017
Website:	http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/Domain/640
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 54