Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center serves 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center is 0.64, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
34%
Black
43%
15%
White
14%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center?
664 students attend Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center offer ?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center part of?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center is part of Hillside Public School District.
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