Early Childhood Center serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 130 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
73%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
130 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Wachusett School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center located?
Early Childhood Center is located in the West Concord neighborhood of Jefferson, MA.
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