Early Learning Center in Douglas, AZ serves 11 pre–kindergarten students with a student–teacher ratio currently not reported due to zero teachers recorded in 2023.
Math proficiency is 9%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 19%, showing a declining trend from 34% in 2012 to single digits in recent years.
Reading proficiency is 17%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 28%, declining from 66% in 2011 to under 20% since 2015.
Enrollment dropped sharply from 149 students in 2019 to 11 students in 2023, with free lunch eligibility fluctuating and currently at 45%, indicating notable demographic and socioeconomic changes.
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
2 teachers
School Rankings
American Indian
8%
5%
Hispanic
92%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
12 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
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 Douglas Unified District (4174).
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