EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - WEST
Early Childhood School - West is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in Newark, NJ with about 134 students. With about 11 teachers, Early Childhood School - West has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Early Childhood School - West, located at 26 Speedway Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational years of learning. As part of the Newark Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education, typically serving preschool and pre-kindergarten-aged children. The school is designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional development in a supportive environment, helping to prepare Newark’s youngest students for long-term academic success.
The facility focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, emphasizing play-based learning, literacy and numeracy fundamentals, and the development of essential social skills. By concentrating exclusively on early learners, the school provides a tailored environment where staff can address the unique needs of children at the start of their educational journey. Serving the local community in the West Ward, Early Childhood School - West acts as a critical entry point into the city’s public school system, aiming to build a strong educational foundation for its students.
For more information, contact Early Childhood School - West at (973) 733-6234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 733-6234
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - WEST is a public school in Newark, NJ with about 134 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:
- 134
- Teachers:
- 11
- 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 134 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL - WEST is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 92.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.