At a glance
Reported students
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Early Learning Center: 54 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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)
- 4.33
- 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 Ellensburg. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Ellensburg School District. NCES reports 54 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, close to the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (61.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.5 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
- 70.4%
- 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
- White61.1%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black0%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Ellensburg School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ellensburg Choice Schools
Other · Grades KG–12
148 reported students
Ellensburg Open Doors
High · Grades 11–12
38 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Mt. Stuart Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Valley View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
408 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Stuart Elementary Elementary · Ellensburg School District | KG–05 | 336 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary Elementary · Ellensburg School District | KG–05 | 361 | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Middle School Middle · Ellensburg School District | 06–08 | 772 | 1.4 mi |
| Ellensburg Choice Schools Other · Ellensburg School District | KG–12 | 148 | 1.8 mi |
| Kittitas B-5 Special Ed Program Other · Kittitas School District | PK–PK | 2 | 6.8 mi |
| Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High Other · Thorp School District | KG–12 | 247 | 6.9 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 (special education school) in Ellensburg School District.
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center reported 54 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 54 students and 2.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. 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 Ellensburg School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.4% 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 Ellensburg School District, based in Ellensburg, WA, which operates 9 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 Mt. Stuart Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (0.3 mi), Morgan Middle School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.