Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center

747 Nothfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ 07052

www.woboe.org/Domain/1453

51 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center, located on Northfield Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey, serves as the primary hub for the West Orange Public School District’s early childhood education programs. The center is dedicated to providing a nurturing and foundational environment for the district’s youngest learners, specifically focusing on preschool-aged children. By emphasizing a play-based curriculum that aligns with state early learning standards, the school aims to foster cognitive, social, and emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for the transition into kindergarten.

Beyond its academic focus, the center is known for its inclusive approach, offering specialized services and support for children with diverse learning needs. The facility is staffed by certified educators and specialists who prioritize creating a safe, stimulating classroom atmosphere. As a focal point for early intervention and foundational schooling in the community, the Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center plays a vital role in setting the trajectory for lifelong learning for West Orange families.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	15
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
17 (33.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (29.4 %)
White
14 (27.5 %)
Two or More
3 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (3.9 %)

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:	West Orange Public Schools
Phone:	(973)435-9630
Website:	http://www.woboe.org/Domain/1453
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 31