Lakewood Early Childhood Center

100 Linden Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lakewood Early Childhood Center's student population of 236 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
236 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 0.53, 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
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
60%
33%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
34%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lakewood Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
236 students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lakewood Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakewood Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lakewood Early Childhood Center part of?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is part of Lakewood Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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