- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
Federal NCES profile for Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459006131
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 ranks #2 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459006131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 340459006131 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 12.9:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 310
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
310 students
What this shows Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 compares
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 84% | 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
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% 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
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,903
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
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
African American 17.7%
White 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51
How many students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
54.5% of students at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
The largest demographic group at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 ranks #2 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.