Birmingham Early Childhood Center serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Birmingham Early Childhood Center?
17 students attend Birmingham Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Birmingham Early Childhood Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birmingham Early Childhood Center?
Birmingham Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Birmingham Early Childhood Center offer ?
Birmingham Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Birmingham Early Childhood Center part of?
Birmingham Early Childhood Center is part of Van Buren County Community School District.
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