Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Community Size
School Overview
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center's student population of 147 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.40, 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
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
147 students attend Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center part of?
Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center is part of Westfield School District.
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