Delaware Early Childhood Center serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delaware Early Childhood Center's student population of 70 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
23%
31%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Delaware Early Childhood Center?
70 students attend Delaware Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Delaware Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Early Childhood Center?
Delaware Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delaware Early Childhood Center offer ?
Delaware Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Early Childhood Center part of?
Delaware Early Childhood Center is part of Lake Forest School District.
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