Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is 0.28, 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
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
301 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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