Early Childhood Center serves 46 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Attendance Zone: The Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Independence, IA, covering approximately 171.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 14.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 46 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
46 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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?
46 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Early Childhood Center students are White, and 2% 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 23:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Independence Comm School District.
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