Early Childhood Center in Independence, IA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

24.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa other enrollment

23rd percentile

Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

312.5

Early Childhood Center: 46 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

24.2:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. 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): 1.99
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Independence. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Independence Comm School District. NCES reports 46 students for 2024–25.

Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above 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 (97.8%) and multiracial (2.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Early Childhood Center

1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.9 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?

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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
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

White97.8%
Hispanic0%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

265 reported students

West Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

360 reported students

Independence Junior Senior High School

High · Grades 07–12

712 reported students

View all 4 district schools →

Public schools near Early Childhood 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
East Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District	KG–02	265	under 0.1 mi
West Elementary School Elementary · Independence Comm School District	03–06	360	0.2 mi
Independence Junior Senior High School High · Independence Comm School District	07–12	712	0.6 mi
Perry #1 Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District	KG–08	29	6 mi
Prairie Grove Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District	KG–08	23	8 mi
Jesup Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District	PK–04	412	8.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center

What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?

Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Independence Comm School District.

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?

Early Childhood Center reported 46 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?

The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 46 students and 1.9 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 Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Independence Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.1% 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 Center in?

Early Childhood Center is part of Independence Comm School District, based in Independence, IA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Early Childhood Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), West Elementary School (0.2 mi), Independence Junior Senior High School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.