Enrollment
225
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250972000318
Plymouth Early Childhood Center — Plymouth, MA
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Plymouth · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth Early Childhood Center compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Plymouth Early Childhood Center reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% 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 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Plymouth spends $28,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.0% from local sources (property taxes), 26.9% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Plymouth 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 16% | — | — |
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$28,352
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.
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 225 Top 16% in Massachusetts — larger than 84% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250972000318
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth, which includes Plymouth Early Childhood Center.
$28,352
Per student
-1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 7.0%
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
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Plymouth Early Childhood Center?
Plymouth Early Childhood Center has 225 students enrolled. It is a other school in Plymouth, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Early Childhood Center is 19.1:1, which is 58% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Early Childhood Center is White at 82.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Plymouth, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Early Childhood Center?
Plymouth Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.