Capital Early Childhood Center serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Capital Early Childhood Center's student population of 100 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Capital Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
22%
31%
White
66%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Capital Early Childhood Center?
100 students attend Capital Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Capital Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Capital Early Childhood Center offer ?
Capital Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Capital Early Childhood Center part of?
Capital Early Childhood Center is part of Capital School District.
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