SZETELA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Szetela Early Childhood Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Chicopee school district, located in Chicopee, MA with about 241 students. With about 14 teachers, Szetela Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Szetela Early Childhood Center, located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the district's youngest learners. As part of the Chicopee Public Schools system, the center focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment tailored specifically for preschool-aged children. By emphasizing early intervention and foundational learning, the school aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school while fostering social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

The center utilizes a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often incorporating play-based learning and developmentally appropriate activities. Its location on Macek Drive serves as a hub for the community's early childhood programming, providing resources that support both students and their families. Through its targeted approach to early education, Szetela plays a vital role in ensuring that all children in Chicopee have access to high-quality instruction during their most critical formative years.

For more information, contact Szetela Early Childhood Center at (413) 594-3597 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

66 Macek Drive
Chicopee, MA 01020
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SZETELA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public school in Chicopee, MA with about 241 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chicopee
Total Students:
241
Teachers:
14
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 241 students

White
63.5%
Hispanic/Latino
24.1%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
1.7%

Female
40.2%
Male
59.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.