Early Learning Center serves 1,313 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 1,313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 1,313 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
51%
14%
White
18%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
1,313 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Learning Center located?
Early Learning Center is located in the Oakland Hills at Geist neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Oakland Hills at Geist.
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