Early Childhood Center serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
26 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
92%
25%

Black
4%
5%

White
n/a
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
26 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Yakima School District.
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