At a glance
Reported students
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center: 119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Council Bluffs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Council Bluffs Comm School District. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 113.5 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 11.9:1, below the Iowa median of 17:1 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 White (68.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black2.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial4.2%
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.
Other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
271 reported students
Carter Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
Rue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Bloomer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Public schools near Anne E. Nelson Early 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 154 | 4.6 mi |
| Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–12 | 0 | 5.3 mi |
| Omaha Public Schools Homebased Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 17 | 5.4 mi |
| Early Learning Center (0-3) at Kennedy Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 11 | 5.4 mi |
| Early Learning Center (PK) at Kennedy Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 58 | 5.4 mi |
| Early Learning Center (0-3) at Skinner Other · Omaha Public Schools | PK–PK | 0 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center
What grades does Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center serve?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Council Bluffs Comm School District.
How many students attend Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 119 students and 10 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Council Bluffs Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center in?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District, based in Council Bluffs, IA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Childhood Center at Educare - Kellom (4.6 mi), Integrated Learning Program at Saratoga (5.3 mi), Omaha Public Schools Homebased (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.