Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center's student population of 201 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is 0.74, which is more 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
43%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center?
201 students attend Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center offer ?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center part of?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center located?
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center is located in the Barclay Kingston neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Barclay Kingston.
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