Salida Early Childhood Center

Salida Early Childhood Center serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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Salida Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Salida Early Childhood Center's student population of 66 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
66 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Salida Early Childhood Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Salida Early Childhood Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salida Early Childhood Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Salida Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salida Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Salida Early Childhood Center?
66 students attend Salida Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Salida Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Salida Early Childhood Center offer ?
Salida Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Salida Early Childhood Center part of?
Salida Early Childhood Center is part of Salida School District No. R-32.

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Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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