Montrose Early Childhood Center serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montrose Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Montrose Early Childhood Center's student population of 145 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Montrose Early Childhood Center is 0.69, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center?
145 students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Montrose Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1, which is higher 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
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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