Salida Early Childhood Center serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salida Early Childhood Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salida Early Childhood Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salida Early Childhood Center?
74 students attend Salida Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Salida Early Childhood Center students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salida Early Childhood Center offer ?
Salida Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salida Early Childhood Center part of?
Salida Early Childhood Center is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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