Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51's student population of 310 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is 0.42, 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
74%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
6%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 often compared to?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51is often viewed alongside schools like Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
310 students attend Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 offer ?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 part of?
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center No 51 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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