Delaware Early Childhood Center serves 83 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Delaware Early Childhood Center's student population of 83 students has grown by 137% 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
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Delaware Early Childhood Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
27%
31%
White
51%
38%
Two or more races
6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Delaware Early Childhood Center?
83 students attend Delaware Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Delaware Early Childhood Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Early Childhood Center?
Delaware Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
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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