Emily Meschter Early Learning Center serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's student population of 136 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
'Potential Finds Opportunity'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is 0.44, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- We opened our doors to the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center in the 2000-2001 school year and we are now the proud educators of 190 energetic and eager-to-learn preschoolers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
136 students attend Emily Meschter Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emily Meschter Early Learning Center offer ?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center part of?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405).
In what neighborhood is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center located?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is located in the Flowing Wells neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Flowing Wells.
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