- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casa Grande, AZ
Early Childhood Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040171003201
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 120
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171003201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Early Childhood Learning Center shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 040171003201 · Casa Grande, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 40:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cactus Middle School (737 students)
Early Childhood Learning Center shrank from 156 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 3.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cactus Middle
Cactus Middle School
737 students
- Villago Middle
Villago Middle School
723 students
- Mccartney Ranc
Mccartney Ranch Elementary School
668 students
- Casa Grande Mi
Casa Grande Middle School
648 students
- Palo Verde Sch
Palo Verde School
548 students
- This school 120
Early Childhood Learning Center
120 students
What this shows Early Childhood Learning Center reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Learning Center compares
Early Childhood Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 135% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 135% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 30.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Early Childhood Learning Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villago Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Casa Grande
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casa Grande, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center is 40:1, which is 135% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood Learning Center rank among schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Casa Grande, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casa Grande on the city page.
What other schools are in Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Center, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Villago Middle School (723 students), and Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.