Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 326 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Can, Juntos Nós Podemos, Juntos Podemos
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
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
60%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
33%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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?
326 students attend Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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