Early Learning Center serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
337 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Grand Island School District.
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