At a glance
Reported students
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
40:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
282.5
Early Learning Center: 40 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
40:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. 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)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Erlanger. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Erlanger-Elsmere Independent. NCES reports 40 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 40:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 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 (57.5%) and Black (20%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 40:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 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
- 87.5%
- 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
- White57.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black20%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5%
- Multiracial10%
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 Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bartlett Educational Center
High · Grades 06–12
58 reported students
Arnett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
253 reported students
Miles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
Lindeman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Howell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
299 reported students
Tichenor Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern KY Tech - Edgewood Other · Kenton County | UG–UG | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| Guardian Angel Other · Beechwood Independent | 01–12 | 30 | 3.1 mi |
| Oak Hills Early Learning Center Other · Oak Hills Local | PK–PK | 95 | 5 mi |
| Northern KY Technical College Other · Kenton County | UG–UG | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| Northern Kentucky TECH Other · Kenton County | UG–UG | 0 | 5.7 mi |
| Transformational Learning Center Other · Covington Independent | KG–12 | 43 | 5.8 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 Erlanger-Elsmere Independent.
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center reported 40 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 40:1, based on 40 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. 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 Erlanger-Elsmere Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.5% 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 Early Learning Center in?
Early Learning Center is part of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent, based in Erlanger, KY, which operates 8 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 Northern KY Tech - Edgewood (2.8 mi), Guardian Angel (3.1 mi), Oak Hills Early Learning Center (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.