Very Good
#901 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Based on limited data
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary School · LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
80 AVENEL BOULEVARD, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher
12.7:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#901 of 2,466
In Long Branch
#2 of 9
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District
School environment
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary School in Long Branch · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is a public elementary school in Long Branch, NJ, part of LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District. Joseph M.
Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serves approximately 292 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.3%
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 Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center Compares
See how Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
80 AVENEL BOULEVARD, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wolf Hill School (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Oceanport), which scores notably higher. Another option is Point Road School (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Little Silver), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Monmouth Beach Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Monmouth Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Branch, see our Long Branch schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07740 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,806
Median Home Value
$521,900
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
Population
32,330
College Educated
34.7%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Median Age
35.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center rank in NJ?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #901 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center a charter school?
No, Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center?
62.3% of students at Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood 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
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (732) 571-4150
Resources & Links
District
LONG BRANCH PUBLIC SCHOOL District- District Enrollment
- 5,400
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,790
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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