- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayland, MA
The Children's Way Preschool
Federal NCES profile for The Children's Way Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251221002947
👥 S:T ratio 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Children's Way Preschool earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 52
- students enrolled
The Children's Way Preschool has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Children's Way Preschool ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wayland, MA.
School address
District: Wayland · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251221002947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
The Children's Way Preschool shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 251221002947 · Wayland, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (803 students)
The Children's Way Preschool shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
The Children's Way Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
803 students
- Wayland Middle
Wayland Middle School
662 students
- Claypit Hill S
Claypit Hill School
495 students
- Loker School
Loker School
359 students
- Happy Hollow S
Happy Hollow School
330 students
- This school 52
The Children's Way Preschool
52 students
What this shows The Children's Way Preschool reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Children's Way Preschool compares
The Children's Way Preschool is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$23,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, The Children's Way Preschool is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
District finance for Wayland reports $23,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Children's Way Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayland Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claypit Hill School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loker School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Hollow School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Children's Way Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Way Preschool
How many students attend The Children's Way Preschool?
The Children's Way Preschool has 52 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wayland, MA. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Way Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Way Preschool is 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Children's Way Preschool?
The largest demographic group at The Children's Way Preschool is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Wayland, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Children's Way Preschool?
The Children's Way Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 The Children's Way Preschool rank among public schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, The Children's Way Preschool ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Wayland, 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 Wayland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayland?
Besides The Children's Way Preschool, Wayland also operates Wayland High School (803 students), Wayland Middle School (662 students), and Claypit Hill School (495 students). See the Wayland district page for the complete list.