Rollins Early Childhood Center

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Rollins Early Childhood Center, located at 451 Howard Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Lawrence Public Schools district. Dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment that prepares children for future academic success. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and the formal K-12 education system.

As an integral part of the Lawrence school district, Rollins Early Childhood Center operates with a commitment to inclusivity and early intervention. The program is designed to support the diverse needs of the city's student population, fostering an atmosphere where children can develop critical thinking skills through play-based learning and guided instruction. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details, such as preschool or kindergarten offerings, can find comprehensive information through the official district website at http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us.

202

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rollins Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	189
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
189 (93.6 %)
White
6 (3.0 %)
Black
4 (2.0 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)722-8190
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 135

Kindergarten 67