Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center serves 60 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center's student population of 60 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center is 0.32, which is less 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
3%
10%
Hispanic
3%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
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 Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center?
60 students attend Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center?
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center offer ?
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center part of?
Collingswood Pre Sch Penguins Childhood Center is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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