Excellent
#327 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Based on limited data
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Lakewood Township School District
100 LINDEN AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#327 of 2,466
In Lakewood
#1 of 9
public schools
In district
#1 of 8
Lakewood Township School District
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Elementary School in Lakewood · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
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Lakewood Middle School
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About Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District. Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves approximately 236 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Lakewood Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 7.4
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Lakewood Early Childhood Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.4%
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 Lakewood Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Lakewood Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
100 LINDEN AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lakewood Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ella G Clarke Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Clifton Ave Grade School (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, BAIS YAAKOV OF OCEAN CITY (rated 6.0/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Lakewood Middle School Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Lakewood High School Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| YESHIVA CHESHKAS HATORAH Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| YESHIVA MASORAS AVOS Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| TORAS IMECHA/BNOS BINA-ATERES NECHAMA Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| NESIVOS HATORAH Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| BAIS FAIGA GRATTER BUILDING Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| TALMUD TORAH YESODEI HATORAH INC. Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| BAIS SARAH INC Lakewood | 0.7 mi | — |
| YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| SATMAR CHEDER/UNITED TALMUDICAL ACADEMY Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLA OHR CHADOSH Lakewood | 0.9 mi | — |
| NACHLAS BAIS YAAKOV Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| CHEDER BNAI TORAH Lakewood | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH KEREN HATORAH Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF OCEAN CITY Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| BAIS FAIGA SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Lakewood | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| BNOS ORCHOS CHAIM Lakewood | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools Mays Landing, NJ | 8.1 |
| Bradley Beach Elementary School Bradley Beach, NJ | 8.1 |
| CHRISTINA SEIX ACADEMY Trenton, NJ | 8.1 |
| Cedar Hill School Towaco, NJ | 8.1 |
| Franklin Elementary School South Plainfield, NJ | 8.1 |
| Jefferson Elementary School Union City, NJ | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lakewood Early Childhood Center
What grades does Lakewood Early Childhood Center serve?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood Early Childhood Center rank in NJ?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks #327 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lakewood Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lakewood Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Lakewood Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Lakewood Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
75.4% of students at Lakewood Early Childhood Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3626
Resources & Links
District
Lakewood Township School District- District Enrollment
- 4,694
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $52,346
- District Rank
- #1 of 8
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