Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 205 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Public Preschool Annex by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
205 students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Garfield Public School District.
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