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Rollins Early Childhood Center

451 Howard Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
The John R. Rollins School is a historic school at 451 Howard Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The three-story brick structure was built in 1892 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, and is a prominent feature of the Prospect Hill neighborhood, visible from nearby Interstate 495.
Rollins Early Childhood Center serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Rollins Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Rollins Early Childhood Center's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
School Motto
'Inspiring excellence through education.'
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Rollins Early Childhood Center is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
94%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rollins Early Childhood Center?
153 students attend Rollins Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rollins Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rollins Early Childhood Center?
Rollins Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rollins Early Childhood Center offer ?
Rollins Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rollins Early Childhood Center part of?
Rollins Early Childhood Center is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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