Szetela Early Childhood Center serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Szetela Early Childhood Center's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Szetela Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
45%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Szetela Early Childhood Center?
240 students attend Szetela Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Szetela Early Childhood Center students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Szetela Early Childhood Center?
Szetela Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, 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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