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Christina Early Education Center

620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
Christina Early Education Center serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Christina Early Education Center's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Christina Early Education Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
35%
31%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Christina Early Education Center often compared to?
Christina Early Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School, Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Christina Early Education Center?
313 students attend Christina Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Christina Early Education Center students are Black, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christina Early Education Center?
Christina Early Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Christina Early Education Center offer ?
Christina Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christina Early Education Center part of?
Christina Early Education Center is part of Christina School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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