Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center

186 Davison Place
Englewood, NJ 07631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center serves 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire district of Englewood, NJ, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
93%
0.45
(22-23)
12.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Englewood On The Palisades Charter School, Dr. John Grieco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
434 students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offer ?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center part of?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is part of Englewood Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire district of Englewood, NJ, encompassing approximately 4.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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