Norwalk Early Childhood Center serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwalk Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Norwalk Early Childhood Center's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norwalk Early Childhood Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
16%
12%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
159 students attend Norwalk Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Norwalk Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk Early Childhood Center?
Norwalk Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwalk Early Childhood Center offer ?
Norwalk Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwalk Early Childhood Center part of?
Norwalk Early Childhood Center is part of Norwalk School District.
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