Nelson County Early Learning Center serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nelson County Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nelson County Early Learning Center's student population of 141 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nelson County Early Learning Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
5%
11%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center?
141 students attend Nelson County Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nelson County Early Learning Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nelson County Early Learning Center?
Nelson County Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nelson County Early Learning Center offer ?
Nelson County Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelson County Early Learning Center part of?
Nelson County Early Learning Center is part of Nelson County School District.
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