Early Childhood Center serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Attendance Zone: The Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire West Liberty school district, encompassing approximately 148.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the zone and a furthest boundary located 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 89 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
89 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.49, which is more 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
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
32%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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?
89 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 2% 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 15:1, 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 West Liberty Comm School District.
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