Early Childhood Center serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Attendance Zone: Clayton A Lodoen Kindergarten Center serves the northern part of West Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 67.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which stretches up to 10.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 180 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
23%
5%
White
53%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
180 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
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 Fargo 6 School District.
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