At a glance
Reported students
395
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599
Early Childhood School: 395 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
30.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Early Childhood School
Early Childhood School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in West New York. It is one of 9 current school records connected to West New York School District. NCES reports 395 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.4:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (81.5%) and White (7.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood School
- 1How do the reported 30.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic81.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West New York School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Public School Number Three
Elementary · Grades KG–06
506 reported students
Albio Sires Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
518 reported students
Public School Number Five
Elementary · Grades KG–06
570 reported students
Harry L Bain
Elementary · Grades KG–06
599 reported students
Public School Number Two
Elementary · Grades KG–06
621 reported students
Public School Number One
Elementary · Grades KG–06
758 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Music School Other · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–12 | 305 | 1.8 mi |
| PS 811 Mickey Mantle School Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–12 | 508 | 1.9 mi |
| PS 35 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 02–12 | 250 | 2 mi |
| Hoboken Charter School Other · Charter · Hoboken Charter School District | KG–12 | 299 | 2.7 mi |
| PS 169 Robert F Kennedy Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 383 | 3.2 mi |
| KIPP Beyond Charter School Other · Charter · KIPP Beyond Charter School | 06–11 | 548 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood School
What grades does Early Childhood School serve?
Early Childhood School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in West New York School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood School?
Early Childhood School reported 395 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 387 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood School?
The calculated ratio is 30.4:1, based on 395 students and 13 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 Early Childhood School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West New York School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.1% 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 Early Childhood School in?
Early Childhood School is part of West New York School District, based in West New York, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Special Music School (1.8 mi), PS 811 Mickey Mantle School (1.9 mi), PS 35 (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.