East Early Childhood Center serves 110 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
East Early Childhood Center's student population of 110 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
13%
71%
Hawaiian
15%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Early Childhood Center?
110 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Early Childhood Center?
East Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Early Childhood Center part of?
East Early Childhood Center is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.
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