Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center serves 291 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: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center's student population of 291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center is 0.39, 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
75%
32%
Black
22%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
291 students attend Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
Geraldine O Foster 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 Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center offer ?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center part of?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center is part of Bridgeton City School District.
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