At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
Muskie Early Learning Center: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.8:1 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)
- 13.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Muskie Early Learning Center
Muskie Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Muscatine. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Muscatine Comm School District. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to 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 (51.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Muskie Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.7 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White51.7%
- Hispanic33%
- Black6.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- 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 Muscatine Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mulberry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
295 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
372 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
394 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
441 reported students
Public schools near Muskie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 372 | 0.4 mi |
| Grant Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 300 | 1.4 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 441 | 1.4 mi |
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 394 | 2.4 mi |
| Mulberry Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 293 | 2.4 mi |
| Muscatine High School High · Muscatine Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,380 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Muskie Early Learning Center
What grades does Muskie Early Learning Center serve?
Muskie Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Muscatine Comm School District.
How many students attend Muskie Early Learning Center?
Muskie Early Learning Center reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Muskie Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 261 students and 14.7 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 Muskie Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Muskie Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muscatine Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Muskie Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.7% 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 Muskie Early Learning Center in?
Muskie Early Learning Center is part of Muscatine Comm School District, based in Muscatine, IA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Muskie Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Madison Elementary School (0.4 mi), Grant Elementary School (1.4 mi), Jefferson Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.