Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center

School Overview
The Hammonton Early Childhood Education Center (HECEC), located on North 4th Street in Hammonton, New Jersey, serves as the foundational academic setting for the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Hammonton School District, the center is specifically designed to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool-aged children. By focusing on early childhood development, the school aims to establish a strong educational base, helping students build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills before they transition into the elementary school level.

The facility functions as a specialized hub for early intervention and school readiness, emphasizing play-based learning and structured curriculum tailored to early childhood milestones. Because it is dedicated exclusively to the preschool population, the center is able to provide a focused atmosphere where educators can closely monitor developmental progress and foster a love for learning. Through this targeted approach, the Hammonton Early Childhood Education Center plays a critical role in the community by ensuring that the town's youngest students are well-prepared for the rigors and opportunities of their future academic careers.
472
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
Demographic Student Count
White283
Hispanic166
Black15
Asian2
Two or More6
  • White
    283 (60.0%)
  • Hispanic
    166 (35.2%)
  • Black
    15 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hammonton School District
Phone: (609)567-6693
Website: http://www.hammontonps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 177
Kindergarten 152
Grade 1 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten177
Kindergarten152
Grade 1143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21345.1%
Male25954.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)