Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy (2025-26 Ranking)

340 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017

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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 Facts (2025-26)

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:

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)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Pre-K	108
Kind	51

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Total Students

159 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
2023	137
2022	135
2021	122
2020	156
2019	156
2018	145
2017	145
2016	147
2015	156
2014	177
2013	164
2012	167
2011	127
2010	157
2009	168
2008	168
2007	189
2006	194
2005	208
2004	195
2003	198

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
2023	13
2022	14
2021	14
2020	13
2019	13
2018	13
2017	13
2016	14
2015	15
2014	15
2013	12
2012	14
2011	11
2010	14
2009	22
2008	13
2007	13
2006	12
2005	9
2004	11
2003	13

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 26, 2026

School Motto

Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	11:1	11:1	14:1
2022	10:1	11:1	13:1
2021	9:1	11:1	13:1
2020	12:1	12:1	13:1
2019	12:1	12:1	13:1
2018	11:1	12:1	12:1
2017	11:1	12:1	12:1
2016	11:1	12:1	11:1
2015	10:1	12:1	11:1
2014	12:1	12:1	11:1
2013	14:1	12:1	11:1
2012	12:1	13:1	11:1
2011	12:1	15:1	12:1
2010	11:1	14:1	11:1
2009	8:1	12:1	10:1
2008	13:1	15:1	13:1
2007	15:1	13:1	11:1
2006	16:1	13:1	12:1
2005	23:1	13:1	13:1
2004	18:1	13:1	14:1
2003	15:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	10%	33%	15%
2022	14%	32%	14%
2021	13%	31%	12%
2020	10%	29%	9%
2019	10%	29%	9%
2018	8%	27%	7%
2017	8%	27%	7%
2016	8%	26%	7%
2015	5%	25%	8%
2014	5%	24%	6%
2013	3%	23%	6%
2012	2%	23%	5%
2011	2%	22%	4%
2010	2%	21%	4%
2009	1%	20%	4%
2008	1%	19%	8%
2007	1%	19%	5%
2006	4%	18%	5%
2005	6%	18%	5%
2004	3%	17%	5%
2003	2%	17%	4%

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Black

86%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	87%	15%	83%
2022	80%	15%	85%
2021	81%	15%	87%
2020	85%	15%	90%
2019	85%	15%	90%
2018	92%	16%	93%
2017	92%	16%	93%
2016	92%	16%	93%
2015	95%	16%	90%
2014	94%	16%	94%
2013	97%	16%	94%
2012	98%	16%	95%
2011	98%	16%	96%
2010	98%	17%	96%
2009	99%	17%	96%
2008	99%	17%	92%
2007	99%	17%	95%
2006	96%	18%	95%
2005	94%	18%	95%
2004	97%	18%	95%
2003	98%	18%	96%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2022	1%	40%	1%
2020	1%	43%	1%
2019	1%	43%	1%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	1%	3%	1%
2022	3%	3%
2021	6%	3%
2020	4%	2%
2019	4%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.26

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	0.23	0.71	0.30
2022	0.34	0.71	0.27
2021	0.33	0.71	0.24
2020	0.27	0.70	0.19
2019	0.27	0.70	0.19
2018	0.15	0.70	0.14
2017	0.15	0.70	0.14
2016	0.15	0.69	0.12
2015	0.10	0.68	0.16
2014	0.12	0.68	0.11
2013	0.06	0.67	0.11
2012	0.04	0.66	0.09
2011	0.04	0.65	0.09
2010	0.04	0.65	0.08
2009	0.02	0.64	0.09
2008	0.02	0.63	0.15
2007	0.02	0.62	0.09
2006	0.08	0.62	0.10
2005	0.11	0.61	0.10
2004	0.07	0.60	0.09
2003	0.04	0.60	0.08

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

49%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	42%	31%	55%
2022	33%	30%	61%
2021	48%	32%	64%
2020	56%	33%	55%
2019	56%	33%	55%
2018	57%	33%	51%
2017	57%	33%	51%
2016	59%	33%	64%
2015	65%	31%	73%
2014	65%	32%	70%
2013	67%	31%	71%
2012	65%	29%	59%
2011	63%	27%	64%
2010	63%	26%	60%
2009	64%	24%	65%
2008	66%	22%	63%
2007	52%	21%	51%
2006	65%	21%	63%
2004	58%	21%	59%
2003	42%	21%	56%
2002	54%	22%	63%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy	New Jersey	East Orange School District
2023	7%	5%	5%
2022	2%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	6%
2020	3%	5%	4%
2019	3%	5%	4%
2018	7%	5%	3%
2017	7%	5%	3%
2016	10%	5%	5%
2015	8%	5%	6%
2014	10%	5%	6%
2013	9%	6%	6%
2012	6%	6%	5%
2011	14%	5%	7%
2010	15%	6%	11%
2009	10%	6%	9%
2008	13%	6%	8%
2007	6%	6%	7%
2006	11%	6%	8%
2004	13%	6%	10%
2003	10%	6%	12%
2001	9%	6%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

East Orange School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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.