Early Childhood School - South serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood School - South's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood School - South 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
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
83%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
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
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 - South?
162 students attend Early Childhood School - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Early Childhood School - South students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Early Childhood School - South offer ?
Early Childhood School - South offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood School - South part of?
Early Childhood School - South is part of Newark ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood School - South located?
Early Childhood School - South is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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