Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 70 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
73%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center?
70 students attend Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release: Middle Last Day for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Teachers
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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