West Early Childhood Center serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?
321 students attend West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Early Childhood Center students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Early Childhood Center offer ?
West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Early Childhood Center part of?
West Early Childhood Center is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.
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