Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
79%
33%
Black
15%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
307 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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