Early Childhood Center serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 109 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.8%
31.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
109 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Centennial Public School District.
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