Dps Early Childhood Center serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dps Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dps Early Childhood Center's student population of 68 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dps Early Childhood Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
12%
12%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dps Early Childhood Center?
68 students attend Dps Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dps Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (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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