Early Childhood Programs serves 1,152 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Programs's student population of 1,152 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
1,152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Programs is 0.15, 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
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
92%
21%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Programs?
1,152 students attend Early Childhood Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Early Childhood Programs students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Early Childhood Programs offer ?
Early Childhood Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Programs part of?
Early Childhood Programs is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
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