Early Childhood Center serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 190 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
58%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
39%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IA.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/127000/126534/early-childhood-center-chart-br8AOFr.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/127000/126534/early-childhood-center-chart-qEza4I.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
190 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of West Liberty Comm School District.
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