John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 0.46, 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
8%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
72%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
349 students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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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