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
Top Rankings
Salida Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
15%
36%

Black
1%
5%

White
79%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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