At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts other enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427
The Children's Way Preschool: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about The Children's Way Preschool
The Children's Way Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Wayland. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Wayland. NCES reports 52 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 (55.8%) and Asian (25%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Children's Way Preschool
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.5 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
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.8%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black1.9%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
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.
Other schools in Wayland
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Happy Hollow School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
330 reported students
Loker School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Claypit Hill School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Wayland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
Wayland High School
High · Grades 09–12
803 reported students
Public schools near The Children's Way Preschool
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Hill School Other · Framingham | PK–PK | 245 | 4.2 mi |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Other · Wellesley | PK–PK | 87 | 6.7 mi |
| Newton Early Childhood Program Other · Newton | PK–PK | 173 | 7.6 mi |
| William Pittaway Elementary Other · Ashland | PK–PK | 86 | 8.8 mi |
| Lexington Children's Place Other · Lexington | PK–PK | 70 | 9 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Other · Marlborough | PK–PK | 195 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Way Preschool
What grades does The Children's Way Preschool serve?
The Children's Way Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Wayland.
How many students attend The Children's Way Preschool?
The Children's Way Preschool reported 52 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Children's Way Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 52 students and 4.5 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 The Children's Way Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Children's Way Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayland attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The Children's Way Preschool in?
The Children's Way Preschool is part of Wayland, based in Wayland, MA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Children's Way Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Juniper Hill School (4.2 mi), Preschool at Wellesley Schools (6.7 mi), Newton Early Childhood Program (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.