Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
120 students attend Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center offer ?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center part of?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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