Early Childhood School - Central serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood School - Central's student population of 119 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood School - Central is 0.43, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
72%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood School - Central?
119 students attend Early Childhood School - Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Early Childhood School - Central students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Early Childhood School - Central offer ?
Early Childhood School - Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood School - Central part of?
Early Childhood School - Central is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood School - Central located?
Early Childhood School - Central is located in the Springfield And Belmont neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Springfield And Belmont.
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