Early Childhood Center serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 246 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
8%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Early Childhood Center?
246 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Melrose School District.
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