Garfield Public Preschool Annex serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Garfield Public Preschool Annex's student population of 134 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Garfield Public Preschool Annex is 0.56, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
36%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Garfield Public Preschool Annex often compared to?
Garfield Public Preschool Annexis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garfield Public Preschool Annex?
134 students attend Garfield Public Preschool Annex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Garfield Public Preschool Annex students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garfield Public Preschool Annex?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield Public Preschool Annex offer ?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garfield Public Preschool Annex part of?
Garfield Public Preschool Annex is part of Garfield Public School District.
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