John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
348 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 244 |
| Hispanic | 55 |
| Black | 6 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White244 (70.1 %)
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Hispanic55 (15.8 %)
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Asian34 (9.8 %)
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Two or More8 (2.3 %)
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Black6 (1.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 255 |
| Ungraded | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 164 | 47.1% |
| Male | 184 | 52.9% |
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