Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All Students are Capable of Achieving High Levels
The diversity score of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is 0.13, 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
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
5%
14%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like South Amboy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
647 students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center part of?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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