Early Childhood School - Central

Early Childhood School - Central serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood School - Central's student population of 119 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
119 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood School - Central is 0.43, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
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Black
72%
15%
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White
4%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood School - Central?
119 students attend Early Childhood School - Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Early Childhood School - Central students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Early Childhood School - Central offer ?
Early Childhood School - Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood School - Central part of?
Early Childhood School - Central is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood School - Central located?
Early Childhood School - Central is located in the Springfield And Belmont neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Springfield And Belmont.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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