Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center

School Overview
The Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center (PECLC), located at 459 Center Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as the foundation for the district’s youngest learners. As a specialized facility dedicated exclusively to early education, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. The curriculum is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through play-based learning, structured classroom activities, and professional instruction tailored to the unique needs of preschoolers.

Beyond academics, the center emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to support a child's holistic growth. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood development, PECLC aims to establish a strong educational trajectory for the children of Phillipsburg, ensuring they possess the foundational tools necessary for future academic success. The facility operates as a core component of the Phillipsburg School District’s commitment to providing comprehensive public education starting from the earliest years of development.
446
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White175
Hispanic135
Black86
Two or More49
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    175 (39.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    135 (30.3 %)
  • Black
    86 (19.3 %)
  • Two or More
    49 (11.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Phillipsburg School District
Phone: (908)454-3010
Website: http://www.eclc.pburgsd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 304
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 247
Kindergarten 190
Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten247
Kindergarten190
Ungraded9
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21147.3%
Male23552.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)