Franklin D Roosevelt Early Learning Center in Edison, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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Franklin D Roosevelt Early Learning Center is a suburban public school in Edison, New Jersey that is part of Edison Township Public School District. It serves 193 students in grades Pre-K - Pre-K. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - Pre-K

193 Students

# of teachers unavailable

838 New Dover Rd

Edison, NJ 08820 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Franklin D Roosevelt Early Learning Center Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Armour

Mrs. Sclafani - Certified School Nurse

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Franklin D Roosevelt Early Learning Center Demographics

25%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

81%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Franklin D Roosevelt Early Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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