Montrose Early Childhood Center

www.somsd.k12.nj.us

100 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Montrose Early Childhood Center, located at 358 Clark Street in South Orange, New Jersey, is a dedicated educational facility operating as part of the South Orange & Maplewood School District. The center focuses exclusively on early childhood development, providing a foundational learning environment designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school. By concentrating specifically on the developmental needs of preschoolers, the school emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and the acquisition of early literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive, age-appropriate setting.

Beyond its academic programming, the Montrose Early Childhood Center serves as a vital community hub for local families. The school is known for fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse student population, reflecting the broader character of the South Orange and Maplewood community. Through collaboration between experienced educators, staff, and families, the center aims to build a strong educational foundation that encourages curiosity, independence, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning in its youngest students.

100

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montrose Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	14
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
49 (49.0 %)
Black
17 (17.0 %)
Two or More
15 (15.0 %)
Hispanic
14 (14.0 %)
Asian
4 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

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:	South Orange-Maplewood School District
Phone:	(973)762-5600
Website:	http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 92

Ungraded 8