At a glance
Reported students
195
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
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
631
Early Childhood Center: 195 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
15:1 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)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Marlborough. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Marlborough. NCES reports 195 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 15:1, 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 White (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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 1 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)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.4%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black5.1%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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 Marlborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis J Kane
Elementary · Grades KG–05
575 reported students
Richer
Elementary · Grades KG–05
596 reported students
Charles Jaworek School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
631 reported students
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
781 reported students
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
Middle · Grades 06–08
965 reported students
Marlborough High
High · Grades 09–12
985 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Area Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 4.8 mi |
| West Area Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 4.8 mi |
| Southeast Area Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 4.9 mi |
| East Area Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 4.9 mi |
| Juniper Hill School Other · Framingham | PK–PK | 245 | 7.4 mi |
| William Pittaway Elementary Other · Ashland | PK–PK | 86 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Marlborough.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center reported 195 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 Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 195 students and 13 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 Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marlborough attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Childhood Center in?
Early Childhood Center is part of Marlborough, based in Marlborough, MA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Area (4.8 mi), West Area (4.8 mi), Southeast Area (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.