Lakewood Early Childhood Center

100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 247 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 61% 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: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lakewood Early Childhood Center's student population of 247 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 0.54, 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
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
39%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
247 students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lakewood Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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