Balliet Preschool serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Balliet Preschool's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Balliet Preschool is 0.56, 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
63%
24%
Black
20%
10%
White
7%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Balliet Preschool?
149 students attend Balliet Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Balliet Preschool students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balliet Preschool?
Balliet Preschool has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Balliet Preschool offer ?
Balliet Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Balliet Preschool part of?
Balliet Preschool is part of Springfield School District.
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