Early Childhood Center serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 148 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 8, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
148 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Centennial Public School District.
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