Douglas Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

29 Depot Street
Douglas, MA 01516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Douglas Early Childhood Center serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Douglas Early Childhood Center?
82 students attend Douglas Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Douglas Early Childhood Center students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Early Childhood Center?
Douglas Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Early Childhood Center offer ?
Douglas Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Douglas Early Childhood Center part of?
Douglas Early Childhood Center is part of Douglas School District.

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