Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education

2200 Kennedy Blvd
Union City, NJ 07087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education is 0.17, 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
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
91%
34%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
7%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education often compared to?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Elementary School, Veterans' Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education?
303 students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education offer ?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education part of?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education is part of Union City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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