Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center's student population of 56 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
56 students attend Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center offer ?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center part of?
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center is part of North Mason School District.
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