Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center's student population of 359 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center is 0.17, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
91%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center?
359 students attend Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center?
Edmund Hmieleski 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 Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center offer ?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center part of?
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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