Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
326 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
The Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center, located on Avenel Boulevard in Long Branch, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the district's youngest learners. As an early childhood hub, the school focuses on providing high-quality preschool and pre-kindergarten programming designed to prepare children for the transition into elementary education. By fostering a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and the acquisition of essential early literacy and numeracy skills.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the center acts as a cornerstone for community engagement and parent involvement in Long Branch. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to learn through exploration and play under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators. By creating a strong educational bedrock, the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in ensuring that local students develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success in the Long Branch Public Schools system.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the center acts as a cornerstone for community engagement and parent involvement in Long Branch. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to learn through exploration and play under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators. By creating a strong educational bedrock, the Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in ensuring that local students develop the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success in the Long Branch Public Schools system.
326
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic | 195 |
| Black | 14 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic195 (59.8%)
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White107 (32.8%)
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Black14 (4.3%)
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Two or More9 (2.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District |
| Phone: | (732)571-4150 |
| Website: | http://www.longbranch.k12.nj.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 326 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 193 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 22 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
217
Kindergarten
109
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 217 |
| Kindergarten | 109 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 163 | 50% |
| Male | 163 | 50% |
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