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Dionne Warwick Institute

120 CENTRAL AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018

About Dionne Warwick Institute

Dionne Warwick Institute is located at 120 Central Ave in East Orange within an urban school-district setting. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. 22% of students are proficient in math and 42% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 51% male students. The school is deeply committed to academic growth, thematic learning and preparing students for life beyond elementary school.

The Institute incorporates a pioneering Economics & Entrepreneurship curriculum where students calculate profit/loss statements, write business plans and use multimedia tools which reflects its model-school status. Pride Academy Charter School is seen as one of the top elementary schools in New Jersey, focusing on building the ability of students to achieve academically and grow as a person.

Dionne Warwick Institute Contact Information

Address

120 CENTRAL AVE, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018

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Phone

(973) 266-5930

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 42% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
382
Total Students
$99483
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 176 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dionne Warwick Institute

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 14.6%
Black 84.1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
14.6%
Black
84.1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 382
51.4%
196 Female
48.4%
185 Male

Student Population

382 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

412 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The institute held a promotion celebration for its 5th-grade students in June 2025.

FAQ

Q1. When was Dionne Warwick Institute recognized as a “Star School”?

Ans. In May 1998, Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship was named a “Star School” by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Q2. Who was named Teacher of the Year at Dionne Warwick Institute for 2021–2022?

Ans. Ms. Caitlin Foulds was honored as the Teacher of the Year for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Q3. How can parents access student report cards at Dionne Warwick Institute?

Ans. Quarterly report cards are posted to the EOSD FOCUS Parent Portal at the end of each quarter.

Q4. How do students at Dionne Warwick Institute improve typing skills?

Ans. Students in grades 3–5 use Typing.com to develop and enhance their keyboarding abilities.

Q5. What is the school uniform at Dionne Warwick Institute?

Ans. The uniform includes a hunter green blouse or shirt paired with khaki pants or a skirt.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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