Szetela Early Childhood Center

Szetela Early Childhood Center serves 121 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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Szetela Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Szetela Early Childhood Center's student population of 121 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Szetela Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
50%
22%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
36%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Szetela Early Childhood Center?
121 students attend Szetela Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Szetela Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Szetela Early Childhood Center?
Szetela Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Szetela Early Childhood Center offer ?
Szetela Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Szetela Early Childhood Center part of?
Szetela Early Childhood Center is part of Chicopee School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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