Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
5%
7%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
130 students attend Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk?
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk offer ?
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk part of?
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk is part of Oskaloosa Comm School District.
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