At a glance
Reported students
183
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
124.5
Center for Lifelong Learning: 183 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.5:1
What the reported data says about Center for Lifelong Learning
Center for Lifelong Learning is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Parlin. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. NCES reports 183 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.6%) and White (23.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 99.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Center for Lifelong Learning
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 99.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic42.6%
- Black17.5%
- Asian15.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Future Foundations Academy (FFA)
Other · Grades 03–12
130 reported students
Piscataway Regional Day School
Other · Grades 01–12
119 reported students
Academy Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–12
113 reported students
NuView Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
46 reported students
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–04
144 reported students
Public schools near Center for Lifelong Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheesequake School Other · Sayreville School District | PK–PK | 255 | 2.3 mi |
| Project Before at Selover School Other · Sayreville School District | PK–PK | 233 | 2.8 mi |
| South River Early Learning Center Other · South River Public School District | PK–PK | 151 | 3.2 mi |
| Middlesex County STEM Charter School Other · Charter · Middlesex County STEM Charter School | KG–09 | 739 | 5.4 mi |
| Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center Other · Perth Amboy Public School District | PK–PK | 577 | 5.5 mi |
| Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center Other · Perth Amboy Public School District | PK–PK | 342 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Center for Lifelong Learning
What grades does Center for Lifelong Learning serve?
Center for Lifelong Learning reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Educational Services Commission of New Jersey.
How many students attend Center for Lifelong Learning?
Center for Lifelong Learning reported 183 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 180 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Center for Lifelong Learning?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 183 students and 23.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Center for Lifelong Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Center for Lifelong Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Educational Services Commission of New Jersey attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Center for Lifelong Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Center for Lifelong Learning in?
Center for Lifelong Learning is part of Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, based in Piscataway, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Center for Lifelong Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cheesequake School (2.3 mi), Project Before at Selover School (2.8 mi), South River Early Learning Center (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.