Orange Early Childhood Center serves 185 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Early Childhood Center's student population of 185 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orange Early Childhood Center is 0.50, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
58%
33%
Black
41%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orange Early Childhood Center?
185 students attend Orange Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Orange Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Early Childhood Center?
Orange 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 Orange Early Childhood Center offer ?
Orange Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Orange Early Childhood Center part of?
Orange Early Childhood Center is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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