Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- 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 292 students has declined by 7% 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
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
31%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 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?
292 students attend Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% 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 13:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.

What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.