Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
Atco, NJ · Waterford Township School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-K · Suburb, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
934 Lincoln Avenue, Atco, NJ 08004
(856)767-2421NCES ID 341725005924Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.2% | 74.6% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 8.2% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 5.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $361K in zip 08004 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center in?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center is part of the Waterford Township School District district in Atco, New Jersey.
Is Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center a good school?
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center?
White 75%, Hispanic 11%, Black 8%, Two or more races 6% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08004 is $361K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.