The John R. Rollins School is a historic school at 451 Howard Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The three-story brick structure was built in 1892 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, and is a prominent feature of the Prospect Hill neighborhood, visible from nearby Interstate 495.
Rollins Early Childhood Center serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rollins Early Childhood Center's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Inspiring excellence through education.'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rollins Early Childhood Center is 0.06, 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
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
97%
26%
Black
n/a
10%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rollins Early Childhood Center?
157 students attend Rollins Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rollins Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rollins Early Childhood Center?
Rollins Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rollins Early Childhood Center offer ?
Rollins Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rollins Early Childhood Center part of?
Rollins Early Childhood Center is part of Lawrence School District.
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