Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence
Regular School · EAST ORANGE, NJ
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of Excellence is a regular school school in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey, serving grades PK–05 with 612 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 283 | 46% |
| Black or African American | 249 | 41% |
| White | 72 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 612 | 329M / 283F |
English Language Learners: 154 (25% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=5% | 25.6% | 176 |
| Reading Proficiency | 25-29% | 46.8% | 178 |
| Science Proficiency | 6-9% | — | 69 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 612 | 100% |
Contact & Location
180 Lincoln Street
EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
Phone: (973)414-4170
http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/Domain/14Other Schools in District
- Althea Gibson Academy Elementary
- Benjamin Banneker Academy Elementary
- Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School Elementary
- Dionne Warwick Institute Elementary
- Ecole Toussaint Louverture Elementary
- Gordon Parks Academy Elementary
- J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy Elementary
- Langston Hughes Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07017) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340423002044
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD