Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center's student population of 589 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
589 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center is 0.41, 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
22:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
74%
34%
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Black
21%
15%
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White
2%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center?
589 students attend Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% 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 Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center?
Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center offer ?
Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center part of?
Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center is part of Bridgeton City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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