Enrollment
176
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279001118
East Boston Early Education Center — East Boston, MA
Federal NCES profile for East Boston Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
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: Boston · 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Boston Early Education Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Boston Early Education Center reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 East Boston Early Education 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 12% | — | — |
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 176 Top 12% in Massachusetts — larger than 88% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279001118
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
White 25.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes East Boston Early Education Center.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
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
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Boston Early Education Center
How many students attend East Boston Early Education Center?
East Boston Early Education Center has 176 students enrolled. It is a other school in East Boston, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Boston Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at East Boston Early Education Center is 13.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Boston Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at East Boston Early Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Boston, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Boston Early Education Center?
East Boston Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.