Early Childhood Center serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 385 students has grown by 148% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
65%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
385 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Fort Dodge Comm School District.
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