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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Attendance Zone: The Brown Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire Portales, NM school district, encompassing approximately 350.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 20.5 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
27%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 16-year historical data
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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