Central Early Childhood Center serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Early Childhood Center's student population of 432 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Early Childhood Center is 0.66, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
53%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Central Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pine Acres Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Early Childhood Center?
432 students attend Central Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Central Early Childhood Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Early Childhood Center?
Central Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Early Childhood Center offer ?
Central Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Early Childhood Center part of?
Central Early Childhood Center is part of Deptford Township Public School District.
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