Szetela Early Childhood Center serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Szetela Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Szetela Early Childhood Center's student population of 203 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Szetela Early Childhood Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
54%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Szetela Early Childhood Center?
203 students attend Szetela Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Szetela Early Childhood Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Szetela Early Childhood Center?
Szetela Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher 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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