Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center

45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center's student population of 265 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
62%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
265 students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center offer ?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center part of?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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