Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center
449 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
The Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center (PECLC), located at 459 Center Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, serves as the foundation for the district’s youngest learners. As a specialized facility dedicated exclusively to early education, the center focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that prepares children for the transition into elementary school. The curriculum is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through play-based learning, structured classroom activities, and professional instruction tailored to the unique needs of preschoolers.
Beyond academics, the center emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to support a child's holistic growth. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood development, PECLC aims to establish a strong educational trajectory for the children of Phillipsburg, ensuring they possess the foundational tools necessary for future academic success. The facility operates as a core component of the Phillipsburg School District’s commitment to providing comprehensive public education starting from the earliest years of development.
Beyond academics, the center emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement to support a child's holistic growth. By providing a dedicated space for early childhood development, PECLC aims to establish a strong educational trajectory for the children of Phillipsburg, ensuring they possess the foundational tools necessary for future academic success. The facility operates as a core component of the Phillipsburg School District’s commitment to providing comprehensive public education starting from the earliest years of development.
449
Total Students
47.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic | 150 |
| Black | 86 |
| Two or More | 38 |
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White175 (39.0%)
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Hispanic150 (33.4%)
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Black86 (19.2%)
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Two or More38 (8.5%)
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: | Phillipsburg School District |
| Phone: | (908)454-3010 |
| Website: | http://www.eclc.pburgsd.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 449 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 304 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 27 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
242
Kindergarten
194
Grade 1
13
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 242 |
| Kindergarten | 194 |
| Grade 1 | 13 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 223 | 49.7% |
| Male | 226 | 50.3% |
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