Malden Early Learning Center

240 Mountain Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Malden Early Learning Center serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : MALDEN ELC's attendance zone covers the entire district of Malden, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within 1.4 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles away, typically resulting in a short drive of 5-10 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Malden Early Learning Center's student population of 238 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing right by all kids

School Rankings

The diversity score of Malden Early Learning Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
31%
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
23%
10%
White
34%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Malden Early Learning Center?
238 students attend Malden Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Malden Early Learning Center students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malden Early Learning Center?
Malden Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malden Early Learning Center offer ?
Malden Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malden Early Learning Center part of?
Malden Early Learning Center is part of Malden School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : MALDEN ELC's attendance zone covers the entire district of Malden, MA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within 1.4 miles of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.3 miles away, typically resulting in a short drive of 5-10 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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