Elk Run Early Childhood Center

Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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Elk Run Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Elk Run Early Childhood Center's student population of 131 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elk Run Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
21%
7%
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White
57%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elk Run Early Childhood Center?
131 students attend Elk Run Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elk Run Early Childhood Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elk Run Early Childhood Center offer ?
Elk Run Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Run Early Childhood Center part of?
Elk Run Early Childhood Center is part of Waterloo Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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