Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center's student population of 582 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center 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
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
33%
Black
23%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
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 Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
582 students attend Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center offer ?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center part of?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center is part of Bridgeton City School District.
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