Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is 0.34, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
80%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
6%
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
70%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
292 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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