Early Childhood Center

10 Memorial Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Center serves 195 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
195 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
30%
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Black
10%
9%
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White
49%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
195 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Johnston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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