Early Childhood Center serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 176 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
59%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
176 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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