Early Childhood School - West serves 57 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
86%
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
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood School - West?
57 students attend Early Childhood School - West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood School - West students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood School - West?
Early Childhood School - West has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood School - West offer ?
Early Childhood School - West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood School - West part of?
Early Childhood School - West is part of Newark Public School District.
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