Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center is 0.06, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
97%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
1%
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
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center?
345 students attend Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center offer ?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center part of?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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