Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center serves 342 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center's student population of 342 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center?
342 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, 2% 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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