Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves 823 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's student population of 823 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is 0.15, 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
n/a
10%
Hispanic
92%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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?
823 students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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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