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#1744 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
School · Elizabeth Public Schools
130 TRUMBULL STREET, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 34 schools in Elizabeth. Learn more
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,744 of 2,466
In Elizabeth
#27 of 37
public schools
In district
#27 of 37
Elizabeth Public Schools
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serves approximately 292 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NJ avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 Compares
See how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
130 TRUMBULL STREET, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 may also want to explore other schools in the area. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (rated 8.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William F. Halloran School No.22 (rated 8.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,992
Median Home Value
$339,200
Median Rent
$1,543/mo
Population
31,120
College Educated
7.8%
Homeownership
27%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
31.9
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serve?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 rank in NJ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 ranks #1,744 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 a charter school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 a Title I school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52?
80.8% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Childhood Center No 52 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (908) 436-6450
Resources & Links
District
Elizabeth Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 28,334
- Schools in District
- 37
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,711
- District Rank
- #27 of 37
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