GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Garfield Public School District school district, located in GARFIELD, NJ with about 298 students. With about 27 teachers, GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER, located at 241 Ray Street in Garfield, NJ, serves as a dedicated educational facility focused exclusively on the foundational years of development. As a cornerstone of the local school district, the center is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment for preschool-aged children. By prioritizing early intervention and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary education through play-based learning and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
The facility functions as a central hub for early childhood education within the Garfield community, emphasizing the importance of cognitive and interpersonal skill building during a child's most formative years. With a staff dedicated to early childhood pedagogy, the center focuses on fostering curiosity, basic literacy, and foundational social skills. By creating a collaborative environment between educators and families, the GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER strives to ensure that every student receives the essential support needed to thrive academically and personally as they begin their educational journey.
For more information, contact GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER at (973) 253-6615 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARFIELD, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
GARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is a public school in GARFIELD, NJ with about 298 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Garfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 298
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 298 students
- White
- 58.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.