Early Childhood Center serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Attendance Zone: The Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Hyde Park, NY, encompassing approximately 15.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 2.5 miles and the furthest edge located 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 304 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
304 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Early Childhood Center students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Great Neck Union Free School District.
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