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Early Childhood Education Center

15 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Early Childhood Education Center serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 179 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
66%
24%
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Black
24%
10%
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White
3%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
179 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Education Center located?
Early Childhood Education Center is located in the McKnight neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in McKnight.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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