EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - SOUTH
Early Childhood School - South is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 174 students.
The Early Childhood School (ECS) - South, located at 255 Chancellor Avenue in Newark, NJ, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newark Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to the developmental needs of its youngest learners, specifically focusing on providing high-quality preschool education. Its mission is centered on establishing a strong academic and social-emotional base for children during these critical formative years, ensuring they are prepared for the transition into elementary school.
The school environment at ECS-South is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills through play-based and structured learning experiences. By focusing on early intervention and holistic child development, the school plays a vital role in the community, providing local families with essential educational support. The facility emphasizes a nurturing atmosphere where students can begin their educational journey in a supportive setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable access to early childhood education for all Newark students.
For more information, contact Early Childhood School - South at (973) 733-6973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWARK, NJ 07112
(973) 733-6973
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - SOUTH is a public school in NEWARK, NJ with about 174 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Public School District
- Total Students:
- 174
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 174 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - SOUTH is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.