Early Childhood Center

104 So. 17th St.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Center serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 382 students has grown by 178% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
69%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
382 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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