Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's student population of 607 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like South Amboy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
607 students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center part of?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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