Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education

2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education's student population of 282 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
91%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education often compared to?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Elementary School, Veterans' Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education?
282 students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education offer ?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education part of?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education is part of Union City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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