At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Brockton. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Brockton. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.7%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black67.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brockton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Other · Grades KG–12
30 reported students
Edison Evening Academy
High · Grades 09–12
225 reported students
Champion High School
High · Grades 09–12
163 reported students
PROMISE College and Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
138 reported students
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
High · Grades 06–12
122 reported students
South Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
398 reported students
Public schools near Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton Therapeutic Day School Other · Brockton | KG–12 | 30 | 2.2 mi |
| Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center Other · Stoughton | PK–PK | 101 | 4.3 mi |
| Abington Early Education Program Other · Abington | PK–PK | 82 | 4.3 mi |
| The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson Other · Whitman-Hanson | PK–PK | 114 | 6.4 mi |
| Sharon Early Childhood Center Other · Sharon | PK–PK | 56 | 7.1 mi |
| Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
What grades does Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center serve?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Brockton.
How many students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 209 students and 15.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brockton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center in?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is part of Brockton, based in Brockton, MA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brockton Therapeutic Day School (2.2 mi), Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center (4.3 mi), Abington Early Education Program (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.