Garfield Ecdc serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Garfield Ecdc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Garfield Ecdc's student population of 251 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Ecdc is 0.50, 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
67%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
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 Garfield Ecdc?
251 students attend Garfield Ecdc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Garfield Ecdc students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Ecdc?
Garfield Ecdc has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Ecdc offer ?
Garfield Ecdc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Garfield Ecdc part of?
Garfield Ecdc is part of Willingboro Public School District.
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