Elk Run Early Childhood Center serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
57%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Elk Run Early Childhood Center?
131 students attend Elk Run Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elk Run Early Childhood Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Elk Run Early Childhood Center offer ?
Elk Run Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elk Run Early Childhood Center part of?
Elk Run Early Childhood Center is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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