Pine Acres Early Childhood Center serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center's student population of 199 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Motto
Education Begins Here
School Mascot
Spartans
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Acres Early Childhood Center is 0.60, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pine Acres Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Pine Acres Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Central Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Pine Acres Early Childhood Center?
199 students attend Pine Acres Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pine Acres Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Acres Early Childhood Center?
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Acres Early Childhood Center offer ?
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Acres Early Childhood Center part of?
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center is part of Deptford Township Public School District.
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