Enrollment
49
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341761003416
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center — West Orange, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center reports 49 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 54% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% below the New Jersey average and 43% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Orange Public Schools spends $33,612 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.7% from local sources (property taxes), 28.3% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 1% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$33,612
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 49 Top 2% in New Jersey — larger than 98% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 7.3:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.4% -1% vs state
NCES ID 341761003416
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 10.2%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Orange Public Schools, which includes Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center.
$33,612
Per student
+15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
How many students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has 49 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Orange, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is 7.3:1, which is 39% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
29.4% of students at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is African American at 44.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Orange, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.