Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten, Early Childhood Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 327 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
49%
47%
White
35%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
327 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Tupelo Public School District.
School Reviews
5 1/17/2018
The whole staff is friendly and amazing! I don't know how they do all that they do. The car rider experience goes soo smooth and they work soo well to help my child with autism to excell.
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