Early Childhood School - North serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
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
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood School - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood School - North's student population of 92 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood School - North 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
6%
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
74%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 - North?
92 students attend Early Childhood School - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Early Childhood School - North students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Early Childhood School - North offer ?
Early Childhood School - North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood School - North part of?
Early Childhood School - North is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood School - North located?
Early Childhood School - North is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Forest Hill.
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