At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Oakland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Oakland Public School District. NCES reports 22 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.7%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Oakland Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
234 reported students
Manito Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
255 reported students
Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
446 reported students
Public schools near TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen School Other · Ridgewood Public School District | PK–PK | 126 | 8.1 mi |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter School Other · Charter · College Achieve Paterson Charter School | KG–12 | 1,688 | 8.3 mi |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter School Other · Charter · Paterson Arts and Science Charter School | KG–12 | 1,330 | 8.6 mi |
| Anna Iandoli Early Learning Center Other · Paterson Public School District | PK–PK | 99 | 8.9 mi |
| Passaic Regional School Other · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | KG–12 | 0 | 8.9 mi |
| School One Other · Woodland Park School District | PK–PK | 122 | 8.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
What grades does TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning serve?
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Oakland Public School District.
How many students attend TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning?
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 22 students and 2.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning in?
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning is part of Oakland Public School District, based in Oakland, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen School (8.1 mi), College Achieve Paterson Charter School (8.3 mi), Paterson Arts and Science Charter School (8.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.