Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Attendance Zone: Lakewood Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 25 square miles in Lakewood, NJ. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Early Childhood Center's student population of 248 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 0.50, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
5%
14%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lakewood Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Lakewood Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Street Elementary School, Piner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
248 students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lakewood Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakewood Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Early Childhood Center part of?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is part of Lakewood Township School District.
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