Early Childhood Center

www.melroseschools.com

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center (ECC), located at 16 Franklin Street in Melrose, Massachusetts, serves as the primary hub for the Melrose Public Schools' early education programming. Dedicated to fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning, the center provides a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for the district’s youngest students. The school focuses on building essential academic, social, and emotional skills through play-based curricula and targeted instruction, preparing children for a smooth transition into elementary school.

As an integral part of the Melrose Public Schools system, the ECC emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility, often integrating services to support diverse learning needs within a collaborative classroom setting. The center encourages strong partnerships between educators and families to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their formative years. By providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a love for discovery and curiosity in all of its students.

323

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	12
Black	11
Asian	28
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
252 (78.3 %)
Asian
28 (8.7 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.7 %)
Black
11 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Melrose
Phone:	(781)979-2260
Website:	http://www.melroseschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 243

Kindergarten 80