- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica Plain, MA
West Zone Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for West Zone Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279002514
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Zone Early Learning Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Jamaica Plain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 76
- students enrolled
West Zone Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Zone Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jamaica Plain, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West Zone Early Learning Center held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250279002514 · Jamaica Plain, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 5.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
West Zone Early Learning Center held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Zone Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 76
West Zone Early Learning Center
76 students
What this shows West Zone Early Learning Center reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Zone Early Learning Center compares
West Zone Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 53% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 2% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 21.1%
White 10.5%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, West Zone Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Zone Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Zone Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jamaica Plain
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Curley K-8 School
Standard public school
902 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Kennedy John F Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Standard public school
249 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Manning Elementary School
Standard public school
159 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Zone Early Learning Center
How many students attend West Zone Early Learning Center?
West Zone Early Learning Center has 76 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica Plain, MA. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Zone Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Zone Early Learning Center is 5.8:1, which is 53% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 63% 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 West Zone Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at West Zone Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica Plain, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Zone Early Learning Center?
West Zone Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Zone Early Learning Center rank among schools in Jamaica Plain?
By Resource Investment Index, West Zone Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jamaica Plain, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica Plain on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides West Zone Early Learning Center, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.