Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.53, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
64%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
24%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School, Morris Avenue Elementry School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center?
291 students attend Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Long Branch Public School District.
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