Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center (2025-26 Ranking)

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves 647 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

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 (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 647 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's student population of 647 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

647 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
2023	823
2022	607
2021	667
2020	775
2019	775
2018	759
2017	759
2016	755
2015	748
2014	699
2013	744
2012	745
2011	829
2010	744
2009	712
2008	680
2007	697
2006	729
2005	639

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
2023	60
2022	59
2021	61
2020	65
2019	65
2018	65
2017	65
2016	65
2015	67
2014	60
2013	65
2012	64
2011	53
2010	53
2009	98
2008	50
2007	57
2006	59
2005	51

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School Calendar

School Motto

All Students are Capable of Achieving High Levels

School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	14:1	11:1	12:1
2022	10:1	11:1	11:1
2021	11:1	11:1	11:1
2020	12:1	12:1	12:1
2019	12:1	12:1	12:1
2018	12:1	12:1	12:1
2017	12:1	12:1	12:1
2016	12:1	12:1	12:1
2015	11:1	12:1	12:1
2014	12:1	12:1	13:1
2013	11:1	12:1	13:1
2012	12:1	13:1	13:1
2011	16:1	15:1	16:1
2010	14:1	14:1	14:1
2009	7:1	12:1	13:1
2008	14:1	15:1	14:1
2007	12:1	13:1	13:1
2006	12:1	13:1	11:1
2005	13:1	13:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2021)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2021	1%	10%
2014	1%	10%	1%
2013	1%	10%	1%
2012	2%	9%	1%
2009	1%	9%
2007	1%	8%	1%
2006	1%	8%
2005	1%	7%	1%

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Hispanic

93%

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	92%	33%	94%
2022	93%	32%	94%
2021	95%	31%	94%
2020	92%	29%	93%
2019	92%	29%	93%
2018	93%	27%	93%
2017	93%	27%	93%
2016	93%	26%	92%
2015	91%	25%	85%
2014	91%	24%	90%
2013	87%	23%	90%
2012	88%	23%	90%
2011	89%	22%	90%
2010	90%	21%	90%
2009	86%	20%	90%
2008	84%	19%	89%
2007	89%	19%	89%
2006	86%	18%	90%
2005	90%	18%	88%

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Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	6%	15%	5%
2022	6%	15%	5%
2021	4%	15%	5%
2020	6%	15%	5%
2019	6%	15%	5%
2018	4%	16%	6%
2017	4%	16%	6%
2016	4%	16%	7%
2015	6%	16%	8%
2014	6%	16%	7%
2013	8%	16%	7%
2012	7%	16%	7%
2011	8%	16%	7%
2010	6%	17%	7%
2009	6%	17%	7%
2008	7%	17%	7%
2007	8%	17%	7%
2006	8%	18%	8%
2005	5%	18%	7%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	1%	39%	1%
2022	1%	40%	1%
2020	1%	43%	1%
2019	1%	43%	1%
2018	3%	45%	1%
2017	3%	45%	1%
2016	3%	46%	1%
2015	3%	48%	4%
2014	2%	49%	2%
2013	4%	50%	2%
2012	3%	51%	2%
2011	3%	52%	3%
2010	3%	53%	3%
2009	7%	54%	3%
2008	9%	55%	3%
2007	2%	56%	3%
2006	5%	56%	2%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey
2023	1%	3%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.13

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	0.15	0.71	0.12
2022	0.13	0.71	0.12
2021	0.10	0.71	0.12
2020	0.15	0.70	0.14
2019	0.15	0.70	0.14
2018	0.13	0.70	0.14
2017	0.13	0.70	0.14
2016	0.13	0.69	0.16
2015	0.17	0.68	0.21
2014	0.17	0.68	0.18
2013	0.24	0.67	0.19
2012	0.22	0.66	0.19
2011	0.20	0.65	0.20
2010	0.19	0.65	0.19
2009	0.25	0.64	0.19
2008	0.28	0.63	0.20
2007	0.21	0.62	0.20
2006	0.25	0.62	0.20
2005	0.19	0.61	0.22

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

66%

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	56%	31%	70%
2022	68%	30%	69%
2021	69%	32%	77%
2020	72%	33%	82%
2019	72%	33%	82%
2018	70%	33%	79%
2017	70%	33%	79%
2016	75%	33%	76%
2015	68%	31%	67%
2014	73%	32%	71%
2013	66%	31%	59%
2012	57%	29%	58%
2011	49%	27%	54%
2010	58%	26%	66%
2009	54%	24%	61%
2008	53%	22%	58%
2007	63%	21%	62%

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Eligible for

11%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center	New Jersey	Perth Amboy 51�� District
2023	9%	5%	11%
2022	12%	4%	10%
2021	8%	4%	8%
2020	6%	5%	7%
2019	6%	5%	7%
2018	6%	5%	6%
2017	6%	5%	6%
2016	4%	5%	3%
2015	7%	5%	6%
2014	10%	5%	8%
2013	9%	6%	5%
2012	9%	6%	8%
2011	10%	5%	7%
2010	15%	6%	11%
2009	20%	6%	14%
2008	18%	6%	13%
2007	16%	6%	13%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Perth Amboy 51�� District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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 equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

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 51�� District.

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