East Boston Early Education Center
187 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic | 119 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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Hispanic119 (63.6 %)
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White50 (26.7 %)
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Black10 (5.3 %)
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Two or More7 (3.7 %)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 90 |
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 88 | 47.1% |
| Male | 99 | 52.9% |
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