Brown Early Childhood Center serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Early Childhood Center's student population of 311 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brown Early Childhood Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brown Early Childhood Center?
311 students attend Brown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brown Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Early Childhood Center?
Brown Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brown Early Childhood Center offer ?
Brown Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Brown Early Childhood Center part of?
Brown Early Childhood Center is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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