Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center serves 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
46%
14%
White
12%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center?
625 students attend Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center offer ?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center part of?
Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center is part of Hillside Public School District.
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