Early Education Center

Early Education Center serves 61 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Early Education Center's student population of 61 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
61 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Education Center is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
57%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Early Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Education Center?
61 students attend Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Early Education Center students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Early Education Center offer ?
Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Education Center part of?
Early Education Center is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Education Center located?
Early Education Center is located in the CANDO neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in CANDO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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