Early Learning Center in Douglas, AZ serves 11 pre–kindergarten students with a student–teacher ratio currently not reported due to zero teachers recorded in 2023.
Math proficiency is 9%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 19%, showing a declining trend from 34% in 2012 to single digits in recent years.
Reading proficiency is 17%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 28%, declining from 66% in 2011 to under 20% since 2015.
Enrollment dropped sharply from 149 students in 2019 to 11 students in 2023, with free lunch eligibility fluctuating and currently at 45%, indicating notable demographic and socioeconomic changes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
2 teachers
Showing 2000–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.15, 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.
American Indian
8%
5%
Hispanic
92%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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 Learning Center?
12 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Douglas Unified District (4174).
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