East Early Childhood Center

930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Early Childhood Center serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : The East Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Storm Lake, IA, covering approximately 87.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Early Childhood Center's student population of 122 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
10%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
55%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
20%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
80%
0.64

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
13.1%
27.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Early Childhood Center?
122 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : The East Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Storm Lake, IA, covering approximately 87.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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