Island Pond Pre-k Center serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
44%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
35%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Island Pond Pre-k Center?
135 students attend Island Pond Pre-k Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Island Pond Pre-k Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Island Pond Pre-k Center offer ?
Island Pond Pre-k Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Island Pond Pre-k Center part of?
Island Pond Pre-k Center is part of Springfield School District.
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