East Early Childhood Center serves 101 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
East Early Childhood Center's student population of 101 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
57%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
15%
72%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Early Childhood Center?
101 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of East Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Early Childhood Center?
East Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Early Childhood Center part of?
East Early Childhood Center is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.
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