Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's student population of 647 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
647 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is 0.13, 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
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
93%
34%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
2%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like South Amboy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
647 students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center part of?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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