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Lakewood Early Childhood Center vs. Spruce Street Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Spruce Street Elementary School
90 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Top Rankings

Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)

Spruce Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves 236 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Spruce Street Elementary School serves 249 students in grades 1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-K
1
Total Students
236 students
249 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood Early Childhood Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spruce Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Early Childhood Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spruce Street Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood Early Childhood Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spruce Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Early Childhood Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakewood Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lakewood Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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66%
(11-12 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spruce Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.
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33%
(11-12 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spruce Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2011-12 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Early Childhood Center by grade.
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Pre-K Students
200
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Kindergarten Students
36
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Grade 1 Students
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249

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spruce Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spruce Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spruce Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spruce Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spruce Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lakewood Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spruce Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spruce Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood Early Childhood Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spruce Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lakewood Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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