Early Childhood Learning Center serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Learning Center's student population of 311 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Learning Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
57%
19%
White
29%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
42%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
311 students attend Early Childhood Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Early Childhood Learning Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Learning Center offer ?
Early Childhood Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Learning Center part of?
Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Jonesboro School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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