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Early Childhood Center

Public Prekindergarten PK

 1011 1st St W
       Independence, IA  50644

(319) 334-4780

District: Independence Community School District


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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

Independence Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Community School District 193rd of 309 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
2007 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2008 15 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2009 14 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2010 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2011 30 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 32
2012 36 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 39
2013 23 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 26
2014 31 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 33
2015 38 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 41
2016 41 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 44
2017 36 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 38
2018 43 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 45
2019 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2020 35 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 37
2021 32 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 34
2022 26 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 28
2023 35 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 39

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
2007 26 3.0 8.7 11.5
2008 18 3.0 6.0 55.6
2009 15 3.0 5.0 53.3
2010 28 4.0 7.0 50
2011 32 4.0 8.0 28.1
2012 39 4.0 9.7 23.1
2013 26 3.0 8.6 23.1
2014 33 2.0 16.5 9.1
2015 41 2.0 20.5 22
2016 44 3.0 14.6 11.4
2017 38 3.5 10.8 7.9
2018 45 4.0 11.2 11.1
2019 38 2.7 13.8 10.5
2020 37 2.5 14.8 40.5
2021 34 2.5 13.6 14.7
2022 28 1.9 14.0 35.7
2023 39 1.9 20.5 35.9

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
2007 26 3.0 8.7 11.5
2008 18 3.0 6.0 55.6
2009 15 3.0 5.0 53.3
2010 28 4.0 7.0 50
2011 32 4.0 8.0 28.1
2012 39 4.0 9.7 23.1
2013 26 3.0 8.6 23.1
2014 33 2.0 16.5 9.1
2015 41 2.0 20.5 22
2016 44 3.0 14.6 11.4
2017 38 3.5 10.8 7.9
2018 45 4.0 11.2 11.1
2019 38 2.7 13.8 10.5
2020 37 2.5 14.8 40.5
2021 34 2.5 13.6 14.7
2022 28 1.9 14.0 35.7
2023 39 1.9 20.5 35.9

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3839
 2.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White3835
 7.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.5%35.9%
 25.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Early Childhood Center.

Students at Early Childhood Center are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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