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.

255 Chancellor Avenue
NEWARK, NJ 07112
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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

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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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.