Early Childhood Development Center serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 280 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Development Center is 0.49, 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
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
35%
33%
Black
63%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
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 Early Childhood Development Center?
280 students attend Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Early Childhood Development Center students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Development Center?
Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Early Childhood Development Center is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Development Center located?
Early Childhood Development Center is located in the Parkside neighborhood of Camden, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Parkside.
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