Early Learning Center serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 60 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
60 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Early Learning Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Ellensburg School District.
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