Clark Preschool Annex

preschool.clarkschools.org

21 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Clark Preschool Annex, located at 430 Westfield Ave in Clark, New Jersey, serves as a dedicated facility within the Clark Public School District focused on early childhood development. As an extension of the district’s elementary education program, the Annex is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment for young children during their formative years. By focusing on foundational social, emotional, and cognitive skills, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth and successful transition into the kindergarten curriculum.

The school operates with a commitment to early intervention and educational enrichment, typically offering programs that foster curiosity and cooperative learning. Being situated on Westfield Avenue, the facility is integrated into the local Clark community, providing families with a localized option for high-quality public preschool education. Overall, the Clark Preschool Annex acts as a vital stepping stone, emphasizing the importance of play-based learning and school readiness as the bedrock for a child’s long-term academic growth.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clark Preschool Annex
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
12 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (19.0 %)
Asian
3 (14.3 %)
Black
1 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)428-8408
Website:	http://preschool.clarkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 20

Ungraded 1