Orange Early Childhood Center serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange Early Childhood Center's student population of 193 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
EDUCATE, ELEVATE, EMPOWER
School Mascot
Mighty Tornadoes
School Rankings
The diversity score of Orange Early Childhood Center is 0.48, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
62%
34%
Black
37%
15%
White
n/a
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
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Tornadoes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Orange Early Childhood Center?
193 students attend Orange Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Orange Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Early Childhood Center?
Orange Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange Early Childhood Center offer ?
Orange Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Early Childhood Center part of?
Orange Early Childhood Center is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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