At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
366
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
10.2:1 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Garfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Garfield Public School District. NCES reports 204 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to 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 (49.5%) and White (42.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.2%
- Hispanic49.5%
- Black3.9%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Garfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Other · Grades PK–PK
105 reported students
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Other · Grades PK–PK
102 reported students
James Madison School #10
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Roosevelt School #7
Elementary · Grades PK–05
282 reported students
Christopher Columbus School #8
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Garfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart Other · Garfield Public School District | PK–PK | 102 | 1.1 mi |
| Garfield Public Preschool Annex Other · Garfield Public School District | PK–PK | 105 | 1.2 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 Other · Passaic City School District | PK–PK | 252 | 1.4 mi |
| Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Other · Charter · Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | KG–12 | 1,276 | 1.5 mi |
| Washington School Other · Saddle Brook School District | PK–PK | 58 | 1.7 mi |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Other · Charter · Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology | KG–12 | 1,708 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Garfield Public School District.
How many students attend Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 204 students and 20 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 Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48% 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 Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center in?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Garfield Public School District, based in Garfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart (1.1 mi), Garfield Public Preschool Annex (1.2 mi), Abraham Lincoln School Number 24 (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.