At a glance
Reported students
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501.5
Sharon Early Childhood Center: 56 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Sharon Early Childhood Center
Sharon Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Sharon. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Sharon. NCES reports 56 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to 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 (48.2%) and Asian (35.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sharon Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 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
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White48.2%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black1.8%
- Asian35.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 Sharon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cottage Street
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
458 reported students
Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Sharon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
815 reported students
Sharon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,161 reported students
Public schools near Sharon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center Other · Stoughton | PK–PK | 101 | 3.6 mi |
| Rodman Early Childhood Center Other · Canton | PK–PK | 121 | 4 mi |
| TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School Other · TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District | KG–12 | 2,969 | 4.9 mi |
| Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children Other · Institutional Schools | 01–12 | — | 5.2 mi |
| Foxborough Regional Charter School Other · Charter · Foxborough Regional Charter (District) | KG–12 | 1,459 | 5.3 mi |
| Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Other · Walpole | PK–PK | 65 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Early Childhood Center
What grades does Sharon Early Childhood Center serve?
Sharon Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Sharon.
How many students attend Sharon Early Childhood Center?
Sharon Early Childhood Center reported 56 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sharon Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 56 students and 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 Sharon Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sharon Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sharon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sharon Early Childhood Center in?
Sharon Early Childhood Center is part of Sharon, based in Sharon, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sharon Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edwin A Jones Early Childhood Center (3.6 mi), Rodman Early Childhood Center (4 mi), TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.