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Early Childhood Center

10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 · (401) 233-0054 · Providence County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL201 STUDENTS
Enrollment
201
Elementary
DISTRICT 265 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
106 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
201
Student demographics
White
9547%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
6733%
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 31%
Black
178%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 9%
Asian
73%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
136%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10251%
Female
9949%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
201
+12 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 11.4:1
% White
47%
was 63%
% Hispanic
33%
was 21%
% Black
8%
was 7%
% Asian
3%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center is one of the intimate elementary campuss in Johnston, Rhode Island, one of the schools within Johnston, with 201 students on its rolls from grade K. Compared to the state average of about 332 students per school, that is 39% leaner than typical.

Across the 8 schools in Johnston (3,136 students total), Early Childhood Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Early Childhood Center records that the largest single group is White at 47%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest consists of 33% Hispanic, 8% Black, 6% multiracial, 3% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.6:1, putting Early Childhood Center tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Providence County (around 64%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, Providence County reports that median household income runs about $78,787, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Early Childhood Center is one of 206 public schools in Providence County (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students).

Nearest neighbor: Nicholas A. Ferri Middle, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Early Childhood Center.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Early Childhood Center's enrollment has expanded 6% since 2018, when it stood at 189 (now 201). White enrollment moved from 63% to 47% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Providence County at a glance

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Population
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students

Quick facts

School name
Early Childhood Center
District
Johnston
Address
10 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone
(401) 233-0054
County
Providence County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–KG
Total enrollment
201
Teachers (FTE)
18
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
106 (53%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440054000452
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Early Childhood Center
How large is Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 201 students in grades KG-KG.
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center serves grades KG-KG.
How many students per teacher at Early Childhood Center?
Approximately 11.2:1 students per teacher at Early Childhood Center.
What is the student diversity at Early Childhood Center?
Student demographics at Early Childhood Center are roughly 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Early Childhood Center in?
Early Childhood Center is part of Johnston.
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