Emily Meschter Early Learning Center

Emily Meschter Early Learning Center serves 155 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emily Meschter Early Learning Center's student population of 155 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
73%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emily Meschter Early Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
21%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emily Meschter Early Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • We opened our doors to the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center in the 2000-2001 school year and we are now the proud educators of 190 energetic and eager-to-learn preschoolers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
155 students attend Emily Meschter Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Meschter Early Learning Center?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emily Meschter Early Learning Center offer ?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center part of?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
In what neighborhood is Emily Meschter Early Learning Center located?
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is located in the Flowing Wells neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 6 other public schools located in Flowing Wells.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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