Colo-nesco Early Learning Center serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
26 students

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%

Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Colo-nesco Early Learning Center?
26 students attend Colo-nesco Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Colo-nesco Early Learning Center students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colo-nesco Early Learning Center?
Colo-nesco Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colo-nesco Early Learning Center offer ?
Colo-nesco Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Colo-nesco Early Learning Center part of?
Colo-nesco Early Learning Center is part of Colo-Nesco Community School District.
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