School Overview
The John I. Dawes Early Learning Center, located in Manalapan, New Jersey, serves as the dedicated preschool facility for the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. The center is specifically designed to provide a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on integrated preschool programs that cater to both general education students and children with special needs. By concentrating exclusively on early childhood education, the facility aims to foster foundational academic, social, and emotional skills during these critical formative years.

As part of a larger regional school system, the center emphasizes a play-based, inclusive curriculum that prepares students for the transition into elementary school. The school prioritizes early intervention and personalized learning, supported by a staff of educators and specialists who are trained to address the diverse developmental milestones of young children. Through its focus on community and structured early childhood development, the John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serves as the essential first step in the educational journey for families within the Manalapan-Englishtown district.
348
Total Students
34.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White244
Hispanic55
Black6
Asian34
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    244 (70.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    55 (15.8 %)
  • Asian
    34 (9.8 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
Phone: (732)786-2830
Website: http://www.mersnj.us/elc
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 255
Ungraded 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten255
Ungraded53
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16447.1%
Male18452.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)