Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center

934 Lincoln Avenue
Atco, NJ 08004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center's student population of 267 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is 0.39, 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)
(18-19)
30-34%
44%
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(18-19)
25-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
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White
77%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Waterford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
267 students attend Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center offer ?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center part of?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is part of Waterford Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 25-29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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