Allendale Early Childhood Center serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allendale Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Allendale Early Childhood Center's student population of 301 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Allendale Early Childhood Center is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
81%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Allendale Early Childhood Center?
301 students attend Allendale Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Allendale Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale Early Childhood Center?
Allendale Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allendale Early Childhood Center offer ?
Allendale Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Allendale Early Childhood Center part of?
Allendale Early Childhood Center is part of Allendale School District.
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