The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 183 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.42, 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
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
75%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
183 students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Logan Township School District.
In what neighborhood is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center located?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is located in the Beckett neighborhood of Swedesboro, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Beckett.
School Reviews
5 8/4/2008
My daughter has had a great experience with the kindergarten program! The teachers are all wonderful, with lots of encouragement and enthusiasm. The school is clean, modern, and well cared for. There are laptops in the lab, music, library, spanish, gym...parents are involved with helping out with classtime activities and parties, and there is an open dialoge between parent and teacher. I am very lucky to live in this great town!
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