Montrose Early Childhood Center serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose Early Childhood Center's student population of 98 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Montrose 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
25%
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center?
98 students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Montrose Early Childhood Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montrose Early Childhood Center?
Montrose Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montrose Early Childhood Center offer ?
Montrose Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montrose Early Childhood Center part of?
Montrose Early Childhood Center is part of South Orange-Maplewood School District.
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