- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deptford, NJ
Central Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Central Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340390000708
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Early Childhood Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Deptford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Deptford, NJ.
School address
District: Deptford Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340390000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Central Early Childhood Center grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 340390000708 · Deptford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 10.3:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Deptford Township High School (1,098 students)
Central Early Childhood Center grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Central Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deptford Towns
Deptford Township High School
1,098 students
- Deptford Towns
Deptford Township Middle School
895 students
- Shady Lane Ele 422
Shady Lane Elementary School
422 students
- Lake Tract Ele 409
Lake Tract Elementary School
409 students
- Oak Valley Ele 337
Oak Valley Elementary School
337 students
- This school 310
Central Early Childhood Center
310 students
What this shows Central Early Childhood Center reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Early Childhood Center compares
Central Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Central Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Deptford Township Public School District reports $21,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deptford Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Tract Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Central Early Childhood Center?
Central Early Childhood Center has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deptford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Early Childhood Center is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Early Childhood Center?
20.0% of students at Central Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Central Early Childhood Center is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Deptford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Early Childhood Center?
Central Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Deptford?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Deptford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Deptford Township Public School District?
Besides Central Early Childhood Center, Deptford Township Public School District also operates Deptford Township High School (1,098 students), Deptford Township Middle School (895 students), and Shady Lane Elementary School (422 students). See the Deptford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.