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#1430 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
38 GORDONS CORNER ROAD, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,430 of 2,466
In Manalapan
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
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John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
Elementary School in Manalapan · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Manalapan, NJ, part of Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. John I.
Dawes Early Learning Center serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,430 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 7.6
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How John I. Dawes Early Learning Center Compares
See how John I. Dawes Early Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
38 GORDONS CORNER ROAD, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John I. Dawes Early Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lafayette Mills School (rated 8.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Freehold School (rated 8.7/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Freehold), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Robertsville Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Morganville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Manalapan, see our Manalapan schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Mills School Manalapan | 0.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Milford Brook School Manalapan | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Taylor Mills School Manalapan | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| YELLOW DUCK PREPARATORY Manalapan | 0.9 mi | — |
| IVY LEAGUE PRESCHOOL Manalapan | 0.9 mi | — |
| Manalapan High School Englishtown | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Wemrock Brook School Manalapan | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School Manalapan | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Pine Brook School Manalapan | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Lafayette Mills School Manalapan | 2.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Asher Holmes Elementary School Morganville | 3.9 mi | 6.5 |
| C. Richard Applegate School Freehold | 3.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Robertsville Elementary School Morganville | 4.0 mi | 8.6 |
| GENIUS KIDS ACADEMY Morganville | 4.3 mi | — |
| Mill Lake Monroe Twp | 4.8 mi | 5.6 |
| West Freehold School Freehold | 4.7 mi | 8.7 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY Freehold | 4.7 mi | — |
| Brookside Elementary School Monroe Township | 4.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Barclay Brook School Monroe Twp | 4.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Frank J. Dugan Elementary School Marlboro | 4.2 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07726 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,625
Median Home Value
$603,000
Median Rent
$1,973/mo
Population
44,698
College Educated
54.7%
Homeownership
87.2%
Avg Commute
40.6 min
Poverty Rate
5%
Median Age
44.2
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| Canfield Avenue School Mine Hill, NJ | 6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John I. Dawes Early Learning Center
What grades does John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serve?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John I. Dawes Early Learning Center rank in NJ?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center ranks #1,430 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
8.3% of students at John I. Dawes Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (732) 786-2830
Resources & Links
District
Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District- District Enrollment
- 4,653
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,258
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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