At a glance
Reported students
164
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
693.5
Early Childhood Learning Center: 164 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Learning Center
Early Childhood Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in San Tan Vly. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Florence Unified School District (4437). NCES reports 164 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 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 (43.9%) and White (42.7%). 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 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.6 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White42.7%
- Hispanic43.9%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
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 Florence Unified School District (4437)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Magma Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
507 reported students
Copper Basin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
557 reported students
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
583 reported students
San Tan Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
669 reported students
Walker Butte Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
718 reported students
Circle Cross STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Butte Middle School Elementary · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 718 | 0.2 mi |
| Champion San Tan Elementary · Charter · Fit Kids Inc. dba Champion Schools (78783) | KG–08 | 458 | 0.9 mi |
| Copper Basin Elementary School Elementary · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 557 | 1.9 mi |
| Skyline Ranch Elementary School Elementary · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 583 | 2.7 mi |
| San Tan Heights Elementary School Elementary · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 669 | 2.8 mi |
| American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6 Elementary · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–06 | 637 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
What grades does Early Childhood Learning Center serve?
Early Childhood Learning Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Florence Unified School District (4437).
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center reported 164 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 164 students and 12.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. 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 Florence Unified School District (4437) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Childhood Learning Center in?
Early Childhood Learning Center is part of Florence Unified School District (4437), based in Florence, AZ, which operates 16 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 Walker Butte Middle School (0.2 mi), Champion San Tan (0.9 mi), Copper Basin Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.