Early Childhood School - South

Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood School - South's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
162 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood School - South is 0.29, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
32%
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Black
83%
15%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood School - South?
162 students attend Early Childhood School - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Early Childhood School - South students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Early Childhood School - South offer ?
Early Childhood School - South offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood School - South part of?
Early Childhood School - South is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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