Center for Lifelong Learning

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey

www.escnj.us

183 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), located at 333 Cheesequake Road in Parlin, New Jersey, is an specialized educational facility operated by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. Unlike traditional secondary schools, the CLL is primarily dedicated to providing comprehensive adult education, professional development, and community-focused learning opportunities. Its mission is to support adult learners in gaining new skills, whether for personal enrichment, high school equivalency preparation, or professional certifications.

The center serves as a vital hub for the local community, offering a variety of vocational and academic programs designed to help individuals transition into the workforce or enhance their current career paths. By providing flexible scheduling and a curriculum tailored to the needs of adult students, the Center for Lifelong Learning plays a critical role in fostering career growth and educational accessibility for residents throughout Middlesex County.

183

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center for Lifelong Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	78
Black	32
Asian	28
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
78 (42.6%)
White
43 (23.5%)
Black
32 (17.5%)
Asian
28 (15.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Phone:	(732)727-3736
Website:	http://www.escnj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 7