Capital Early Childhood Center serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital Early Childhood Center's student population of 145 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Capital Early Childhood Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
39%
31%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Capital Early Childhood Center?
145 students attend Capital Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Capital Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Capital Early Childhood Center offer ?
Capital Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Early Childhood Center part of?
Capital Early Childhood Center is part of Capital School District.
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