Early Childhood Center

330 3rd Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 159 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ND)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
6%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
18%
5%
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White
66%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
159 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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