Early Childhood School - Central serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
72%
15%
White
4%
39%
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
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 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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