Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
The Dolbeare Way: Safe, Kind, and Respectful
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School?
135 students attend Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School?
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School offer ?
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School part of?
Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School is part of Wakefield School District.
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