Brown Early Childhood Center serves 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Early Childhood Center's student population of 332 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brown Early Childhood Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
66%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
27%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brown Early Childhood Center?
332 students attend Brown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brown Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Early Childhood Center?
Brown Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Early Childhood Center offer ?
Brown Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Early Childhood Center part of?
Brown Early Childhood Center is part of Portales School District.
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