Center Elementary School serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shirley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center Elementary School?
14 students attend Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Center Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Center Elementary School offer ?
Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Center Elementary School part of?
Center Elementary School is part of Shirley School District.
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