John I. Dawes Early Learning Center

38 Gordons Corner Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : The attendance zone for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center encompasses the entire school district in Englishtown, NJ, covering approximately 31.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

John I. Dawes Early Learning Center's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
11%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
14%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

White
65%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
35%
0.54

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are John I. Dawes Early Learning Center often compared to?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Mills School, Clark Mills School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
306 students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John I. Dawes Early Learning Center offer ?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center part of?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is part of Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center located?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is located in the Yorketown neighborhood of Englishtown, NJ. There are 4 other public schools located in Yorketown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : The attendance zone for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center encompasses the entire school district in Englishtown, NJ, covering approximately 31.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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