The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center serves 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 181 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.43, 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
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
10%
15%
White
74%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Margaret C. Clifford School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
181 students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Logan Township School District.
In what neighborhood is The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center located?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is located in the Beckett neighborhood of Swedesboro, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Beckett.
School Reviews
5 8/4/2008
My daughter has had a great experience with the kindergarten program! The teachers are all wonderful, with lots of encouragement and enthusiasm. The school is clean, modern, and well cared for. There are laptops in the lab, music, library, spanish, gym...parents are involved with helping out with classtime activities and parties, and there is an open dialoge between parent and teacher. I am very lucky to live in this great town!
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