Early Childhood Center serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 162 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
49%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
162 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Montrose County School District Re-1j.
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