Salida Early Childhood Center

Salida Early Childhood Center serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Salida Early Childhood Center's student population of 66 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Salida Early Childhood Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salida Early Childhood Center?
66 students attend Salida Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Salida Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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