Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center

School Overview
The Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, located on Avenel Boulevard in Long Branch, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As an early childhood hub, the school focuses on providing high-quality preschool and pre-kindergarten programming designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary education. By fostering a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and the acquisition of essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the center acts as a cornerstone for community engagement and parent involvement in Long Branch. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to learn through exploration and play under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators. By creating a strong educational bedrock, the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in ensuring that local students develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success in the Long Branch Public Schools system.
291
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White71
Hispanic186
Black17
Two or More17
  • Hispanic
    186 (63.9 %)
  • White
    71 (24.4 %)
  • Black
    17 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (5.8 %)
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: LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
Phone: (732)571-4150
Website: http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 194
Kindergarten 95
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten194
Kindergarten95
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14850.9%
Male14349.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)