Enrollment
209
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250309002792
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center — Brockton, MA
Federal NCES profile for Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Brockton · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center reports 209 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 84 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brockton spends $24,398 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.2% from local sources (property taxes), 76.3% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 45% above state mean
Top 97% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$24,398
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 84 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 209 Top 14% in Massachusetts — larger than 86% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250309002792
Student demographics
African American 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 84:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brockton, which includes Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center.
$24,398
Per student
-14%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 76.3%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,598
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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New Heights Charter School of Brockton
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Downey
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Frequently asked questions about Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center has 209 students enrolled. It is a other school in Brockton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is 17.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is African American at 67.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brockton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.