Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 449 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
39%
37%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center often compared to?
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Philipsburg Primary School, Phillipsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?
449 students attend Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center?
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Phillipsburg School District.
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