Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
205 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic | 75 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White107 (52.2 %)
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Hispanic75 (36.6 %)
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Black13 (6.3 %)
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Two or More5 (2.4 %)
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Asian4 (2.0 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 139 |
| Ungraded | 66 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 97 | 47.3% |
| Male | 108 | 52.7% |
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