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The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School

Special education school · Grades Pre-K–4

Roseland, NJ

19 Harrison Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • A special education school in Roseland

In Roseland, New Jersey, The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School is a special education school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 22 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 213 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
22
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 8 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6 hours
School year
213 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of special education schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 19 special education schools in New Jersey.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    TK2
    18
    23
    35
    44

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino82%
    Black14%
    White5%

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    Questions about The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School

    What grades does The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School serve?

    The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School?

    About 22 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones School?

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