Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center

www.bpsma.org

229 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center, located on Oakdale Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational hub specifically designed for the district’s youngest learners. As a dedicated early childhood facility, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment that bridges the gap between home and the formal elementary school system. Its programming is tailored to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of preschool and kindergarten-aged children, setting the stage for their future academic success.

By prioritizing play-based learning and early literacy and numeracy skills, Barrett Russell plays a critical role in the Brockton Public Schools district. The center emphasizes inclusive practices, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds and with varying learning needs receive the support necessary to thrive. Through its structured curriculum and focus on early intervention and school readiness, the center serves as a vital community resource, fostering a positive first impression of education for both students and their families.

229

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	49
Black	136
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
136 (59.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (21.4 %)
White
29 (12.7 %)
Two or More
9 (3.9 %)
Asian
5 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)580-7685
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 229