Early Education Center serves 72 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Education Center's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Education Center?
72 students attend Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Early Education Center students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Early Education Center offer ?
Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Education Center part of?
Early Education Center is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is Early Education Center located?
Early Education Center is located in the CANDO neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in CANDO.
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