Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
386 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
The Hammonton Early Childhood Education Center (HECEC), located on North 4th Street in Hammonton, New Jersey, serves as the foundational academic setting for the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Hammonton School District, the center is specifically designed to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-aged children. By focusing on early childhood development, the school aims to establish a strong educational base, helping students build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills before they transition into the elementary school level.
The facility functions as a specialized hub for early intervention and school readiness, emphasizing play-based learning and structured curriculum tailored to early childhood milestones. Because it is dedicated exclusively to the preschool population, the center is able to provide a focused atmosphere where educators can closely monitor developmental progress and foster a love for learning. Through this targeted approach, the Hammonton Early Childhood Education Center plays a critical role in the community by ensuring that the town's youngest students are well-prepared for the rigors and opportunities of their future academic careers.
The facility functions as a specialized hub for early intervention and school readiness, emphasizing play-based learning and structured curriculum tailored to early childhood milestones. Because it is dedicated exclusively to the preschool population, the center is able to provide a focused atmosphere where educators can closely monitor developmental progress and foster a love for learning. Through this targeted approach, the Hammonton Early Childhood Education Center plays a critical role in the community by ensuring that the town's youngest students are well-prepared for the rigors and opportunities of their future academic careers.
386
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 241 |
| Hispanic | 127 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 6 |
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White241 (62.4 %)
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Hispanic127 (32.9 %)
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Black11 (2.8 %)
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Two or More6 (1.6 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Hammonton School District |
| Phone: | (609)567-6693 |
| Website: | http://www.hammontonps.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 386 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 179 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 34 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
46
Kindergarten
158
Grade 1
158
Ungraded
24
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 158 |
| Grade 1 | 158 |
| Ungraded | 24 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 183 | 47.4% |
| Male | 203 | 52.6% |
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