REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

www.bellemoreschools.org

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Reinhard Early Childhood Center, located in Bellmore, New York, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Bellmore Union Free School District. Catering to the district’s youngest learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children in their earliest academic years. By prioritizing a blend of social-emotional growth and core academic readiness, the center aims to establish a positive trajectory for students as they transition into the primary grades.

As part of the broader Bellmore school community, the center emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to foster a well-rounded learning experience. The school utilizes developmentally appropriate practices to engage students, ensuring that early education is both interactive and meaningful. With its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, Reinhard Early Childhood Center acts as a vital starting point for students within the district, helping them build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

533

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	79
Black	9
Asian	49
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
379 (71.1 %)
Hispanic
79 (14.8 %)
Asian
49 (9.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-2930
Website:	http://www.bellemoreschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 108

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 1