West Springfield Early Childhood

School Overview
Cowing Early Childhood School, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners. As part of the West Springfield Public Schools (WSPS) system, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured environment that introduces children to the foundations of academic and social learning. The program is designed to prepare preschoolers for their transition into elementary education by fostering curiosity, social-emotional growth, and essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

The school emphasizes an inclusive approach, catering to a diverse student population with varying learning needs. By utilizing age-appropriate instructional strategies and play-based learning, Cowing Early Childhood aims to build a strong educational baseline for its students while engaging families in the learning process. Through its commitment to early intervention and foundational development, the school serves as a critical starting point for children in the West Springfield community to develop the confidence and skills necessary for long-term academic success.
89
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Springfield Early Childhood
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic21
Black3
Asian14
Two or More10
  • White
    41 (46.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (23.6 %)
  • Asian
    14 (15.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (11.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (3.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: West Springfield
Phone: (413)263-3318
Website: http://wsps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Springfield Early Childhood
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten89
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Springfield Early Childhood
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female3741.6%
Male5258.4%