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 · Lakewood, NJ
A Lakewood Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
100 LINDEN AVE, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 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
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lakewood Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,811
Median home value
$430,700
Median rent
$1,701/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Masoras AvosPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Bais Faiga Gratter BuildingPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 2,430 | Compare → |
| Bais Sarah IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Nesivos HatorahPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lakewood Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $52,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is listed in Lakewood Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Lakewood Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Lakewood, NJ, part of Lakewood Township School District, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.4%
- Phone
- (732) 905-3626
- Area population (ZIP 08701)
- 136,784
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 18.2
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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