Early Childhood Center serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 138 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.60, 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
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
34%
Black
52%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
138 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Neptune Township School District.
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