Early Childhood Development Center
280 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), located on Pine Street in Camden, New Jersey, functions as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the city’s youngest learners. As part of a district that prioritizes early intervention and school readiness, the center focuses on providing a structured, nurturing environment where children can build the essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for long-term academic success. By emphasizing play-based learning and early literacy, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap during the most critical years of brain development.
Beyond academic instruction, the center serves as a vital community resource for families in the Camden area. It typically offers programs that support holistic growth, often incorporating family engagement initiatives to help parents participate actively in their child’s early education. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and caregivers, the ECDC works to create a stable, supportive framework that prepares children for the transition into elementary school and beyond, helping to establish a positive trajectory for their future educational journeys.
Beyond academic instruction, the center serves as a vital community resource for families in the Camden area. It typically offers programs that support holistic growth, often incorporating family engagement initiatives to help parents participate actively in their child’s early education. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and caregivers, the ECDC works to create a stable, supportive framework that prepares children for the transition into elementary school and beyond, helping to establish a positive trajectory for their future educational journeys.
280
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 175 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Black175 (62.5 %)
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Hispanic97 (34.6 %)
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White4 (1.4 %)
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Two or More3 (1.1 %)
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Asian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Camden City School District |
| Phone: | (856)966-4171 |
| Website: | http://camdencityecdc.ss12.sharpschool.com/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 280 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 135 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
280
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 280 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 106 | 37.9% |
| Male | 174 | 62.1% |
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