Belcher vs Szetela Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belcher
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
245 students
Szetela Early Childhood Center
Chicopee · Public other · Grades PK–PK
222 students
| Measure | Belcher Chicopee, Massachusetts | Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #249 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #6617 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 245 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Chicopee | Chicopee |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belcher does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Belcher is the larger school with 245 students compared with 222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belcher better than Szetela Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belcher and Szetela Early Childhood Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and Chicopee in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belcher: 245. Szetela Early Childhood Center: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belcher and Szetela Early Childhood Center rank in Massachusetts?
Belcher is 249th of 1,009 and Szetela Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).