Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center
582 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Geraldine O. Foster Early Childhood Center, located on Buckshutem Road in Bridgeton, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the youngest learners in the community. As an early childhood institution, the center focuses on providing a structured, nurturing environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development during the critical preschool and pre-kindergarten years. By emphasizing play-based learning and foundational skill-building, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into the primary elementary grades within the Bridgeton Public Schools district.
The center is known for being a hub of early intervention and community-focused education. It prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students from diverse backgrounds can begin their academic journey, often incorporating programs that support early literacy and numeracy. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the surrounding Bridgeton community, the Geraldine O. Foster Early Childhood Center strives to ensure that every student receives the essential support and early instructional foundations necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational career.
The center is known for being a hub of early intervention and community-focused education. It prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students from diverse backgrounds can begin their academic journey, often incorporating programs that support early literacy and numeracy. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the surrounding Bridgeton community, the Geraldine O. Foster Early Childhood Center strives to ensure that every student receives the essential support and early instructional foundations necessary to thrive as they progress through their educational career.
582
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 420 |
| Black | 132 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic420 (72.2 %)
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Black132 (22.7 %)
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Two or More19 (3.3 %)
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White9 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Bridgeton City School District |
| Phone: | (856)455-8030 |
| Website: | http://www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 582 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 221 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
575
Ungraded
7
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 575 |
| Ungraded | 7 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 284 | 48.8% |
| Male | 298 | 51.2% |
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K