At a glance
Reported students
233
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663.5
Early Learning Center: 233 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Indianapolis. It is one of 14 current school records connected to MSD Washington Township. NCES reports 233 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 Black (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic27.9%
- Black32.2%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.2%
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 MSD Washington Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crooked Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
J Everett Light Career Center
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Greenbriar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Spring Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Nora Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Fox Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Everett Light Career Center High · MSD Washington Township | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| IN Math & Science Academy - North Other · Charter · IN Math & Science Academy - North | KG–12 | 657 | 1.5 mi |
| IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd Other · IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd | PK–12 | 93 | 1.5 mi |
| Dynamic Minds Academy Other · Charter · Dynamic Minds Academy | KG–12 | 135 | 3.7 mi |
| Indiana School For The Deaf Other · Indiana School For The Deaf | PK–12 | 311 | 5.4 mi |
| Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Other · Charter · Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy | KG–12 | 260 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
What grades does Early Learning Center serve?
Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in MSD Washington Township.
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center reported 233 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 233 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Washington Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Learning Center in?
Early Learning Center is part of MSD Washington Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J Everett Light Career Center (0.2 mi), IN Math & Science Academy - North (1.5 mi), IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.