Early Childhood Education Center

Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
288 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
(14-15)
<50%
27%
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(14-15)
<50%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
4%
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Black
52%
47%
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White
33%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
288 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Tupelo Public School Dist School District.

School Reviews

5   1/17/2018
The whole staff is friendly and amazing! I don't know how they do all that they do. The car rider experience goes soo smooth and they work soo well to help my child with autism to excell.
- Posted by Parent - Sasha

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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