Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
291 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic | 186 |
| Black | 17 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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Hispanic186 (63.9 %)
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White71 (24.4 %)
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Black17 (5.8 %)
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Two or More17 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 194 |
| Kindergarten | 95 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 148 | 50.9% |
| Male | 143 | 49.1% |
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