Enrollment
52
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Children's Way Preschool compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Children's Way Preschool
The Children's Way Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Wayland, Massachusetts, enrolling 52 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Massachusetts schools, with 52 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
Wayland also operates Wayland High School (803 students) and Wayland Middle School (662 students) alongside The Children's Way Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Children's Way Preschool compares
The Children's Way Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayland, which includes The Children's Way Preschool.
$23,554
Per student
+5%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 20.5%
Federal 3.9%
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.
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
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~52 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is The Children's Way Preschool a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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