- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, NJ
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
Federal NCES profile for The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340183000133
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183000133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340183000133 · Bloomfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 17.6:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (2,055 students)
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
2,055 students
- Bloomfield Mid
Bloomfield Middle School
944 students
- Fairview Eleme 499
Fairview Elementary School
499 students
- Demarest Eleme 482
Demarest Elementary School
482 students
- Berkeley Eleme 453
Berkeley Elementary School
453 students
- This school 158
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
158 students
What this shows The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen compares
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,287
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 51.3%
White 17.7%
African American 15.2%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Township School District reports $23,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Bloomfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen
How many students attend The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has 158 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Bloomfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
6.6% of students at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The largest demographic group at The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen?
The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Bloomfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides The Early Childhood Center @ Forest Glen, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), and Fairview Elementary School (499 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.