Early Learning Center serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 242 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
17%
5%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
242 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Franklin Pierce School District.
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