East Early Childhood Center

930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Early Childhood Center serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

East Early Childhood Center's student population of 138 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
18%
3%
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Hispanic
55%
12%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
19%
73%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Early Childhood Center?
138 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Early Childhood Center?
East Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Early Childhood Center part of?
East Early Childhood Center is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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