Montrose Early Childhood Center serves 96 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Montrose Early Childhood Center's student population of 96 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
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%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
42%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Montrose Early Childhood Center?
96 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, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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