Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is 0.48, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
34%
Black
20%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Englewood On The Palisades Charter School, Dr. John Grieco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
431 students attend Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offer ?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center part of?
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center is part of Englewood ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School District.
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