Preakness Early Childhood Center

Preakness Early Childhood Center serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Preakness Early Childhood Center's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center is 0.60, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
59%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Preakness Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center?
142 students attend Preakness Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Preakness Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preakness Early Childhood Center?
Preakness Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Preakness Early Childhood Center offer ?
Preakness Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Preakness Early Childhood Center part of?
Preakness Early Childhood Center is part of Wayne Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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