Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Attendance Zone: Barclay Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cherry Hill, NJ school district, covering approximately 24.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center's student population of 174 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is 0.73, which is more 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 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center?
174 students attend Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center?
Estelle V. Malberg 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 Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center offer ?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center part of?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center located?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is located in the Barclay Kingston neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Barclay Kingston.
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