Cowing 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowing Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Cowing 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.
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 Cowing Early Childhood is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
10%
7%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
57%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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 Cowing Early Childhood?
89 students attend Cowing Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Cowing Early Childhood students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowing Early Childhood?
Cowing Early Childhood has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cowing Early Childhood offer ?
Cowing Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowing Early Childhood part of?
Cowing Early Childhood is part of West Springfield School District.
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