Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center (2026 Ranking)

550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 589 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center's student population of 589 students has grown by 91% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

589 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center
2023	582
2022	291
2021	308
2020	311
2019	311
2018	404
2017	404
2016	396
2015	412
2014	416
2013	868
2012	852
2011	492
2010	475
2009	435
2008	426
2007	393

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center
2023	32
2022	28
2021	34
2020	32
2019	32
2018	37
2017	37
2016	37
2015	38
2014	37
2013	31
2012	34
2011	33
2010	34
2009	66
2008	33
2007	33

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School Rankings

The of Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center is 0.41, 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	18:1	11:1	13:1
2022	10:1	11:1	13:1
2021	9:1	11:1	12:1
2020	10:1	12:1	12:1
2019	10:1	12:1	12:1
2018	11:1	12:1	13:1
2017	11:1	12:1	13:1
2016	11:1	12:1	12:1
2015	11:1	12:1	11:1
2014	11:1	12:1	11:1
2013	28:1	12:1	23:1
2012	25:1	13:1	12:1
2011	15:1	15:1	13:1
2010	14:1	14:1	11:1
2009	7:1	12:1	10:1
2008	13:1	15:1	12:1
2007	12:1	13:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

11%

Hispanic

74%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	72%	33%	77%
2022	75%	32%	76%
2021	77%	31%	76%
2020	65%	29%	73%
2019	65%	29%	73%
2018	74%	27%	72%
2017	74%	27%	72%
2016	73%	26%	70%
2015	67%	25%	68%
2014	70%	24%	65%
2013	68%	23%	64%
2012	71%	23%	63%
2010	64%	21%	54%
2009	65%	20%	53%
2008	59%	19%	50%
2007	54%	19%	46%
2006	53%	18%	43%

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Black

21%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	23%	15%	19%
2022	22%	15%	20%
2021	20%	15%	20%
2020	31%	15%	22%
2019	31%	15%	22%
2018	21%	16%	23%
2017	21%	16%	23%
2016	22%	16%	24%
2015	27%	16%	26%
2014	22%	16%	27%
2013	25%	16%	29%
2012	23%	16%	30%
2010	27%	17%	36%
2009	26%	17%	37%
2008	34%	17%	40%
2007	36%	17%	42%
2006	38%	18%	44%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	2%	39%	2%
2022	1%	40%	3%
2021	2%	41%	3%
2020	2%	43%	4%
2019	2%	43%	4%
2018	2%	45%	4%
2017	2%	45%	4%
2016	4%	46%	5%
2015	3%	48%	5%
2014	5%	49%	6%
2013	6%	50%	6%
2012	4%	51%	6%
2010	6%	53%	8%
2009	7%	54%	9%
2008	7%	55%	10%
2007	10%	56%	12%
2006	9%	56%	12%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	3%	3%	2%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	2%	2%	1%
2019	2%	2%	1%
2018	3%	2%	1%
2017	3%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	3%	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	2%
2013	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.41

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	0.43	0.71	0.38
2022	0.39	0.71	0.39
2021	0.37	0.71	0.39
2020	0.49	0.70	0.43
2019	0.49	0.70	0.43
2018	0.41	0.70	0.44
2017	0.41	0.70	0.44
2016	0.42	0.69	0.46
2015	0.48	0.68	0.48
2014	0.46	0.68	0.51
2013	0.49	0.67	0.51
2012	0.46	0.66	0.53
2010	0.53	0.65	0.59
2009	0.51	0.64	0.58
2008	0.54	0.63	0.59
2007	0.57	0.62	0.61
2006	0.57	0.62	0.61

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

25%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2023	42%	31%	51%
2022	75%	30%	75%
2021	57%	32%	75%
2020	75%	33%	83%
2019	75%	33%	83%
2018	60%	33%	60%
2017	60%	33%	60%
2016	17%	33%	7%
2015	40%	31%	10%
2014	85%	32%	89%
2013	86%	31%	87%
2012	91%	29%	86%
2011	99%	27%	85%
2010	88%	26%	81%
2009	83%	24%	68%
2008	83%	22%	74%
2007	78%	21%	68%

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Eligible for (21-22)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Bridgeton City School District
2022	5%	4%	5%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	4%	5%	5%
2019	4%	5%	5%
2016	2%	5%
2014	4%	5%	4%
2013	6%	6%	6%
2012	4%	6%	5%
2010	7%	6%	7%
2009	6%	6%	8%
2008	7%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Bridgeton City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center?

589 students attend Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center?

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center offer ?

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center part of?

Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center is part of Bridgeton City School District.

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