Early Education Center serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Education Center's student population of 77 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Education Center is 0.50, 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
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
65%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
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?
77 students attend Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early Education Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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