West Springfield Early Childhood serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Springfield Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
West Springfield Early Childhood's student population of 89 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Springfield Early Childhood is 0.70, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
24%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
46%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 West Springfield Early Childhood?
89 students attend West Springfield Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of West Springfield Early Childhood students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Springfield Early Childhood?
West Springfield Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Springfield Early Childhood offer ?
West Springfield Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Springfield Early Childhood part of?
West Springfield Early Childhood is part of West Springfield School District.
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