At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas other enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
Early Childhood Learning Center: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Learning Center
Early Childhood Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Jonesboro. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jonesboro School District. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 combined / other schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Arkansas median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (47.6%) and White (33.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black47.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jonesboro School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
485 reported students
Leadership Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
492 reported students
Math & Science Magnet School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
499 reported students
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
633 reported students
International Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
636 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Learning Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Center Elementary · Jonesboro School District | KG–KG | 485 | under 0.1 mi |
| Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center High · Jonesboro School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| The Academies at Jonesboro High School High · Jonesboro School District | 10–12 | 1,505 | 0.4 mi |
| Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 633 | 0.6 mi |
| International Studies Magnet Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 636 | 0.6 mi |
| Leadership Magnet School Elementary · Jonesboro School District | 01–06 | 492 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Early Childhood Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Jonesboro School District.
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 46 Arkansas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 315 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Childhood Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jonesboro School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early Childhood Learning Center in?
Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Jonesboro School District, based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kindergarten Center (under 0.1 mi), Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (0.4 mi), The Academies at Jonesboro High School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.