Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center

Elementary No virtual instruction Atco, NJ Grades PK–KG Suburb: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
Atco, NJ 08004
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–KG SchoolScore™ B (75)
257
Students
25.0
Teachers
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
(856)767-2421
Phone
http://www.wtsd.org
Website

Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is a public Elementary school located in Atco, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Waterford Township School District school district. It serves grades PK–KG.

Key statistics: 257 students enrolled; a 10.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
257.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 38% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.28:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
30.7%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 25% better
School Details
School Name
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
NCESSCH ID
341725005924
State School ID
NJ-075560-060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
934 Lincoln Avenue
City
Atco
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08004
County
Camden County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3401
State Leg. Upper
34004
State Leg. Lower
34004
Latitude
39.76482
Longitude
-74.83751
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten
👥
257
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.0
Teachers FTE
📐
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 79 30.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Waterford Township School District
LEAID
3417250
State LEA ID
NJ-075560
Phone
(856)767-8293
Website
http://www.wtsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Waterford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$36,602K
Federal Revenue
$1,988K
State Revenue
$18,930K
Local Revenue
$15,684K
Total Expenditure
$36,683K
Instruction Exp.
$13,872K
Support Services
$10,942K
Other Current Exp.
$501K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center

1
Waterford Elementary School
Waterford · Elementary
2.7 mi
2
Atco Elementary School
Atco · Elementary
3 mi
3
Winslow Township Middle School
ATCO · Middle
3.7 mi
4
Winslow Township Early Childhood Education Center
Chesilhurst · Prekindergarten
3.7 mi
5
Winslow Township High School
ATCO · High
3.9 mi
6
Winslow Township Elementary School Five
BERLIN · Middle
5.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
257 students are enrolled at Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center have?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center has 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center serve?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center serves grades PK through KG.
Is Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center a charter school?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is not a charter school.
What metro area is Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center located in?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center belong to?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is part of the Waterford Township School District school district.
How much does Waterford Township School District spend per student?
The Waterford Township School District district spends approximately $142,735,409 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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