Early Childhood Center serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 127 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
9%
10%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
127 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Wachusett School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center located?
Early Childhood Center is located in the West Concord neighborhood of Jefferson, MA.
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