Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center's student population of 133 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.40, 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
15%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
76%
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
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
133 students attend Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center part of?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is part of Westfield School District.
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