- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MA
Rodman Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Rodman Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250330002635
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodman Early Childhood Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 121
- students enrolled
Rodman Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodman Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Canton, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Rodman Early Childhood Center grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+50.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 250330002635 · Canton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High (968 students)
Rodman Early Childhood Center grew from 89 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+50.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Rodman Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High
Canton High
968 students
- Wm H Galvin Mi
Wm H Galvin Middle
716 students
- Lt Peter M Han
Lt Peter M Hansen
538 students
- Dean S Luce
Dean S Luce
509 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy
462 students
- This school 121
Rodman Early Childhood Center
121 students
What this shows Rodman Early Childhood Center reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodman Early Childhood Center compares
Rodman Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 13.2%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Rodman Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Canton reports $21,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodman Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm H Galvin Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lt Peter M Hansen | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean S Luce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodman Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodman Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Rodman Early Childhood Center?
Rodman Early Childhood Center has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MA. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodman Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodman Early Childhood Center is 17.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodman Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Rodman Early Childhood Center is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Canton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodman Early Childhood Center?
Rodman Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rodman Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodman Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Canton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton?
Besides Rodman Early Childhood Center, Canton also operates Canton High (968 students), Wm H Galvin Middle (716 students), and Lt Peter M Hansen (538 students). See the Canton district page for the complete list.