Dps Early Childhood Center (Closed 2024)

Dps Early Childhood Center serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
70%
31%
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Black
11%
12%
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White
9%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dps Early Childhood Center?
56 students attend Dps Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dps Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dps Early Childhood Center?
Dps Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dps Early Childhood Center offer ?
Dps Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dps Early Childhood Center part of?
Dps Early Childhood Center is part of Danbury School District.

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