Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center

45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center's student population of 209 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
68%
10%
White
8%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
209 students attend Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center offer ?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center part of?
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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