Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence
EAST ORANGE, NJ · East Orange School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
180 Lincoln Street, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
(973)414-4170NCES ID 340423002044Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence 1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 240 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 528 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.1% | 47.9% | ▼ 30.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 43.4% | ▲ 21.7 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 6.4% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $493K in zip 07017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence
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What school district is Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence in?
Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence is part of the East Orange School District district in EAST ORANGE, New Jersey.
Is Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence 1,237th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence?
Black 48%, Hispanic 43%, White 6%, Two or more races 2% (528 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward T. Bowser, Sr. School of Excellence cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07017 is $493K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.