The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Attendance Zone: Center Square School's attendance zone covers the entire Swedesboro, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 26.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 186 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
75%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Margaret C. Clifford School, Lafayette - Pershing by visitors of our site.
How many students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
186 students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Logan Township School District.
In what neighborhood is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center located?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is located in the Beckett neighborhood of Swedesboro, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Beckett.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has had a great experience with the kindergarten program! The teachers are all wonderful, with lots of encouragement and enthusiasm. The school is clean, modern, and well cared for. There are laptops in the lab, music, library, spanish, gym...parents are involved with helping out with classtime activities and parties, and there is an open dialoge between parent and teacher. I am very lucky to live in this great town!
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