East Boston Early Education Center

School Overview
The East Boston Early Childhood Center (EBECC), located on Grove Street, is a specialized educational facility within the Boston Public Schools district dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of development. As an early childhood program, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment tailored to preschool and kindergarten-aged children. Its primary mission is to provide a strong academic and social-emotional springboard, ensuring that young learners in the East Boston community develop the essential skills—such as literacy, numeracy, and cooperative play—necessary for long-term success as they transition into elementary education.

Reflecting the broader standards of the Boston Public Schools system, the center emphasizes inclusive learning and school readiness. By prioritizing small-group instruction and play-based learning, the EBECC fosters an engaging atmosphere where children can explore their interests while building foundational confidence. Families interested in enrollment, curriculum details, or specific program offerings, such as Universal Pre-K (UPK) opportunities, can find further information through the official Boston Public Schools website.
187
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Boston Early Education Center
Demographic Student Count
White50
Hispanic119
Black10
Asian1
Two or More7
  • Hispanic
    119 (63.6 %)
  • White
    50 (26.7 %)
  • Black
    10 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Boston
Phone: (617)635-6456
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 90
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Boston Early Education Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten90
Kindergarten53
Grade 144
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Boston Early Education Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8847.1%
Male9952.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)