REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

www.bellmoreschools.org

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Reinhard Early Childhood Center, located in Bellmore, New York, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Bellmore Union Free School District. Catering to the district’s youngest learners, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of children in their earliest academic years. By prioritizing a blend of social-emotional growth and core academic readiness, the center aims to establish a positive trajectory for students as they transition into the primary grades.

As part of the broader Bellmore school community, the center emphasizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to foster a well-rounded learning experience. The school utilizes developmentally appropriate practices to engage students, ensuring that early education is both interactive and meaningful. With its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, Reinhard Early Childhood Center acts as a vital starting point for students within the district, helping them build the confidence and foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

550

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for REINHARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	101
Black	7
Asian	40
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (68.4%)
Hispanic
101 (18.4%)
Asian
40 (7.3%)
Two or More
24 (4.4%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-2930
Website:	http://www.bellmoreschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 108

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 167

Grade 2 131