Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center

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 Facts (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

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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)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
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
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 Morris Avenue Elementry School, Lenna W. Conrow Elementary 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.

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Quick Facts (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

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