At a glance
Reported students
120
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
493
Early Childhood Learning Center: 120 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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)
- 3.5
- 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 Casa Grande. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Casa Grande Elementary District (4446). NCES reports 120 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (30%). 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 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White30%
- Hispanic55%
- Black7.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial5.8%
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 Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
CGESD Online Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
0 reported students
Center for Online and Innovative Learning
Elementary · Grades PK–08
332 reported students
Mesquite Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
439 reported students
Saguaro Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
456 reported students
Cholla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
458 reported students
Ironwood School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villago Middle School Middle · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | 06–08 | 723 | 0.2 mi |
| McCartney Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 668 | 0.7 mi |
| CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School High · Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Casa Grande Union High School High · Casa Grande Union High School District (4453) | 09–12 | 1,912 | 0.8 mi |
| Pinnacle High School - Casa Grande High · Charter · Pinnacle Education-Casa Grande Inc. (81011) | 09–12 | 26 | 1.2 mi |
| Cholla Elementary School Elementary · Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) | PK–08 | 458 | 2.3 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 Casa Grande Elementary District (4446).
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center reported 120 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 120 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. 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 Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Childhood Learning Center in?
Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), based in Casa Grande, AZ, which operates 14 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 Villago Middle School (0.2 mi), McCartney Ranch Elementary School (0.7 mi), CAVIT - Casa Grande Union High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.