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#1795 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
544 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Elizabeth, NJ 07207
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 34 schools in Elizabeth.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Battin School No 4Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 772 | Compare → |
| Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 894 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #29 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
What grades does Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 serve?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 rank in NJ?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 ranks #1,795 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51's MySchoolScout rating?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 a charter school?
No, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 a Title I school?
No, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
77.3% of students at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (908) 436-6410
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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