The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen serves 187 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen's student population of 187 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
It's a great day to be a Bloomfield Bengal!
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen is 0.65, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
52%
34%
Black
13%
14%
White
26%
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
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen?
187 students attend The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen?
The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen offer ?
The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen part of?
The Early Childhood Center Forest Glen is part of Bloomfield Township School District.
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