Early Childhood Center serves 208 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 208 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
5%
9%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
208 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Johnston School District.
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