At a glance
Reported students
95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Early Childhood Learning Center: 95 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Learning Center
Early Childhood Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Freehold. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Freehold Township School District. NCES reports 95 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, 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 White (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.1%
- Hispanic28.4%
- Black3.2%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Freehold Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
C. Richard Applegate School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Laura Donovan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Joseph J Catena School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
West Freehold School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Marshall W. Errickson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton T. Barkalow School Middle · Freehold Township School District | 06–08 | 574 | 0.1 mi |
| West Freehold School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | PK–05 | 447 | 0.3 mi |
| Laura Donovan School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 441 | 1.2 mi |
| Adelphia Early Learning Center Other · Howell Township Public School District | PK–PK | 357 | 4.9 mi |
| Newbury Early Learning Center Other · Howell Township Public School District | PK–PK | 365 | 7.5 mi |
| Academy Learning Center Other · Educational Services Commission of New Jersey | PK–12 | 113 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Early Childhood Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Freehold Township School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center reported 95 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 95 students and 10.9 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 Early Childhood Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Freehold Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.6% 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 Early Childhood Learning Center in?
Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Freehold Township School District, based in Freehold, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clifton T. Barkalow School (0.1 mi), West Freehold School (0.3 mi), Laura Donovan School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.