Agawam Early Childhood Center

www.agawamed.org

148 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Agawam Early Childhood Center (AECC), located at 108 Perry Lane in Agawam, Massachusetts, serves as the foundational educational hub for the town's youngest learners. As part of the Agawam Public Schools district, the center is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and academic development of preschool-aged children. By providing a structured yet nurturing environment, the school focuses on early literacy, numeracy, and social skill-building, preparing students for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.

The center emphasizes inclusive education, ensuring that students of all abilities have access to high-quality early learning opportunities. Through a play-based curriculum and professional instruction, the AECC aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while supporting the diverse needs of the Agawam community. Families interested in enrollment procedures, curriculum details, or specific program offerings can find comprehensive information on the official district website at [www.agawamed.org](http://www.agawamed.org).

148

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Agawam Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	3

White
105 (70.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (18.9 %)
Asian
11 (7.4 %)
Two or More
3 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Agawam
Phone:	(413)821-0598
Website:	http://www.agawamed.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 148