Delaware Early Childhood Center serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware Early Childhood Center's student population of 53 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware Early Childhood Center is 0.24, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
7%
31%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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 Delaware Early Childhood Center?
53 students attend Delaware Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Delaware Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Early Childhood Center?
Delaware Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware Early Childhood Center offer ?
Delaware Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Delaware Early Childhood Center part of?
Delaware Early Childhood Center is part of Lake Forest School District.
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