Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 224 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.58, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
41%
34%
Black
5%
14%
White
50%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Public Preschool Annex by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
224 students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Garfield Public School District.
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