Early Childhood School serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Childhood School's student population of 403 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood School is 0.29, 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
34:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
84%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
7%
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
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
403 students attend Early Childhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Childhood School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood School?
Early Childhood School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood School offer ?
Early Childhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood School part of?
Early Childhood School is part of West New York School District.
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