Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51

Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51's student population of 263 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
263 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
68%
32%
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Black
21%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 often compared to?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51is often viewed alongside schools like Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
263 students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 offer ?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 part of?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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