Newton Early Childhood Program
173 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Newton Early Childhood Center (NECC), located at 150 Jackson Road in Newton, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized hub for the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Newton Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate education designed to build a strong foundation for future academic and social success. The program is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment where children from diverse backgrounds can explore, learn through play, and develop essential early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
The center is widely recognized for its integrated approach, which often includes a blend of general education and special education services to support children with varying learning needs. By fostering collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders, the NECC aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their critical early years. Through its structured yet engaging curriculum, the school prepares children for the transition into elementary school while emphasizing the joy of learning and the importance of social development.
The center is widely recognized for its integrated approach, which often includes a blend of general education and special education services to support children with varying learning needs. By fostering collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and community stakeholders, the NECC aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their critical early years. Through its structured yet engaging curriculum, the school prepares children for the transition into elementary school while emphasizing the joy of learning and the importance of social development.
173
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 68 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 13 |
| Asian | 41 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White68 (39.3%)
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Asian41 (23.7%)
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Two or More29 (16.8%)
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Hispanic22 (12.7%)
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Black13 (7.5%)
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: | Newton |
| Phone: | (617)559-6050 |
| Website: | http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/9 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 173 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
173
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 173 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 50 | 28.9% |
| Male | 123 | 71.1% |
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