At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459.5
Lexington Children's Place: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
7.8:1 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)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Lexington Children's Place
Lexington Children's Place is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Lexington. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lexington. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below 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 Asian (45.7%) and White (30%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lexington Children's Place
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.9
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White30%
- Hispanic10%
- Black5.7%
- Asian45.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
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 Lexington
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fiske
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Bridge
Elementary · Grades KG–05
345 reported students
Harrington
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Bowman
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Joseph Estabrook
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Maria Hastings
Elementary · Grades KG–05
579 reported students
Public schools near Lexington Children's Place
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menotomy Preschool Other · Arlington | PK–PK | 100 | 3.5 mi |
| Newton Early Childhood Program Other · Newton | PK–PK | 173 | 5.7 mi |
| Stoneham Early Learning Center Other · Stoneham | PK–PK | 94 | 7.1 mi |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District) | PK–12 | 890 | 7.7 mi |
| Match Charter Public School Other · Charter · Match Charter Public School (District) | PK–12 | 1,189 | 7.7 mi |
| Malden Early Learning Center Other · Malden | PK–PK | 238 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lexington Children's Place
What grades does Lexington Children's Place serve?
Lexington Children's Place reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lexington.
How many students attend Lexington Children's Place?
Lexington Children's Place reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lexington Children's Place?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 70 students and 9 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 Lexington Children's Place a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lexington Children's Place is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lexington attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lexington Children's Place in?
Lexington Children's Place is part of Lexington, based in Lexington, MA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lexington Children's Place?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Menotomy Preschool (3.5 mi), Newton Early Childhood Program (5.7 mi), Stoneham Early Learning Center (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.