John I. Dawes Early Learning Center serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 30, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is 0.54, 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
65%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John I. Dawes Early Learning Center often compared to?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Mills School, Clark Mills School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
306 students attend John I. Dawes Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John I. Dawes Early Learning Center?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John I. Dawes Early Learning Center offer ?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center part of?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is part of Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is John I. Dawes Early Learning Center located?
John I. Dawes Early Learning Center is located in the Yorketown neighborhood of Englishtown, NJ. There are 4 other public schools located in Yorketown.
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