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through 2nd grade, and part of the

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, located in the Beechmont section of

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. Within the school are several district programs including a four-year pre-k through grade 2 magnet program and the district's Pre-School Speech Language Learning Center. Barnard's Early Childhood Center (EC²) has been recognized as a Sharing Success Program by the

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. EC2, a primary magnet program, offers a four-year sequence for youngsters from pre-kindergarten to second grade. It provides a project-based approach to learning adapted from the internationally recognized Reggio Emilia method of instruction with a strong emphasis on language development.newrochellenews.info - Barnard Early Childhood Center
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Overview

Information

* Year-round schedule: No * Magnet school: Yes * Coeducational: Yes * Teachers: 33 * Students: 622 * Student/teacher ratio: 14.56

Demographics

The student body in the school year of 2005-2006 consists of: * 41%

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* 36%

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* 18%

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* 5%

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References

{{New Rochelle, New York Education in New Rochelle, New York Elementary schools in New York (state)