Early Childhood School - North serves 1,076 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood School - North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood School - North's student population of 1,076 students has grown by 589% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood School - North is 0.55, 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
53%
34%
Black
42%
14%
White
5%
38%
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
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Early Childhood School - North?
1,076 students attend Early Childhood School - North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Childhood School - North students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What grades does Early Childhood School - North offer ?
Early Childhood School - North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood School - North part of?
Early Childhood School - North is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood School - North located?
Early Childhood School - North is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Forest Hill.
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