Early Learning Center

6501 Sunnysdie Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Learning Center serves 1,328 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 1,328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
1,328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
15%
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Black
51%
13%
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White
20%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?
1,328 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Learning Center located?
Early Learning Center is located in the Oakland Hills at Geist neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Oakland Hills at Geist.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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