Early Childhood Center

Public PK-K

 104 So. 17th St.
       Fort Dodge, IA  50501


(515) 574-5740

District: Fort Dodge Community School District


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Early Childhood Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 15.5. 3 elementary schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Early Childhood Center employs 24.7 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Early Childhood Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Dodge Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Dodge Community School District 308th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Early Childhood Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 117 16 0 17 2 0 14 0 166
2014 125 6 1 26 1 0 10 0 169
2015 148 11 2 21 0 0 13 0 195
2016 108 7 4 18 1 0 16 0 154
2017 85 10 2 20 1 0 23 0 141
2018 97 14 3 27 1 0 12 0 154
2019 104 9 1 20 1 0 20 0 155
2020 94 9 2 11 1 1 26 0 144
2021 94 1 1 17 0 1 23 0 137
2022 265 29 3 58 1 3 49 0 408
2023 252 25 1 54 2 4 47 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 166 12.9 12.7 74.1
2014 169 13.5 12.5 74.6
2015 195 15.0 13.0 73.8
2016 154 11.0 14.0 58.4
2017 141 11.5 12.2 66.7
2018 154 10.8 14.2 64.3
2019 155 9.9 15.6 64.5
2020 144 8.9 16.1 64.6
2021 137 8.6 15.9 55.5
2022 408 24.9 16.3 55.6
2023 385 24.7 15.5 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 166 12.9 12.7 74.1
2014 169 13.5 12.5 74.6
2015 195 15.0 13.0 73.8
2016 154 11.0 14.0 58.4
2017 141 11.5 12.2 66.7
2018 154 10.8 14.2 64.3
2019 155 9.9 15.6 64.5
2020 144 8.9 16.1 64.6
2021 137 8.6 15.9 55.5
2022 408 24.9 16.3 55.6
2023 385 24.7 15.5 59.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early Childhood Center

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students155385
 148.4%
African American925
 177.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2054
 170%
Pacific Islander04
White104252
 142.3%
Two or More Races2047
 135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%59.5%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Early Childhood Center.

Students at Early Childhood Center are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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