Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center

School Overview
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.
205
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Demographic Student Count
White107
Hispanic75
Black13
Asian4
Two or More5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    107 (52.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    75 (36.6 %)
  • Black
    13 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Garfield Public School District
Phone: (973)253-6615
Website: http://www.gboe.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 139
Ungraded 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten139
Ungraded66
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9747.3%
Male10852.7%
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)