Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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School Overview
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 204 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 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
10:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
50%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
42%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
204 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 Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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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