LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT #4 SCHOOL

LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT #4 SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in INWOOD, NY with about 180 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT #4 SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT #4 SCHOOL, located in Inwood, New York, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Lawrence Union Free School District. As an early childhood institution, the school is specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool and primary grade foundations. The facility operates with a commitment to providing a nurturing and structured environment where children can build essential social, emotional, and academic skills before transitioning to the district’s elementary schools.

The school places a strong emphasis on early literacy, foundational mathematics, and play-based learning, which are critical for long-term academic success. By operating under the umbrella of the Lawrence Public Schools, the Early Childhood Center utilizes the district’s broader educational resources and curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for future schooling. Families in the Inwood community look to this center as a primary hub for early childhood development, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents and educators to support each child's individual growth.

For more information, contact LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT #4 SCHOOL at (516) 295-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.