Agawam Early Childhood Center serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agawam Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Agawam Early Childhood Center's student population of 148 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Agawam Early Childhood Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
71%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Agawam Early Childhood Center?
148 students attend Agawam Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Agawam Early Childhood Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agawam Early Childhood Center?
Agawam Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Agawam Early Childhood Center offer ?
Agawam Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Agawam Early Childhood Center part of?
Agawam Early Childhood Center is part of Agawam School District.
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