Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center

186 Davison Place
Englewood, NJ 07631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
431 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
64%
33%
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Black
22%
15%
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White
6%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Englewood On The Palisades Charter School, Dr. John Grieco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
431 students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offer ?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center part of?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is part of Englewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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