Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lakewood Early Childhood Center's student population of 236 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 0.50, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
63%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
32%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
What schools are Lakewood Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Lakewood Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Street Elementary School, Piner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
236 students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lakewood Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lakewood Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Early Childhood Center part of?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is part of Lakewood Township School District.
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