Salida Early Childhood Center serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- 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 71 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Salida Early Childhood Center is 0.30, 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
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Salida Early Childhood Center?
71 students attend Salida Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Salida Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
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