Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center

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.
582
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic420
Black132
Two or More19
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    420 (72.2 %)
  • Black
    132 (22.7 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.3 %)
  • White
    9 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten575
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28448.8%
Male29851.2%
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)