Early Childhood Center

201 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center, located at 10 Memorial Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the development of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Johnston Public Schools district, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of preschool-aged children. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional growth, and foundational cognitive skills, the school aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary education.

The facility is designed to support play-based learning and early intervention, ensuring that children build confidence and essential academic habits in their formative years. Through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, the center prioritizes inclusivity and individual student progress, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators and families. As a key component of the Johnston educational system, the Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in establishing a strong academic trajectory for the children of the Johnston community.

201

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	67
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
95 (47.3%)
Hispanic
67 (33.3%)
Black
17 (8.5%)
Two or More
13 (6.5%)
Asian
7 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston
Phone:	(401)233-0054
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 201