- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Vly, 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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292003784
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Learning Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in San Tan Vly · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 164
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in San Tan Vly, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292003784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Early Childhood Learning Center held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040292003784 · San Tan Vly, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Early Childhood Learning Center held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.6 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
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school 164
Early Childhood Learning Center
164 students
What this shows Early Childhood Learning Center reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Learning Center compares
Early Childhood Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,483
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.
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 43.9%
White 42.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Early Childhood Learning Center is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | 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
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has 164 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in San Tan Vly, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center is 20.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% 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 43.9% of enrollment, in San Tan Vly, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early Childhood Learning Center rank among schools in San Tan Vly?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in San Tan Vly, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Vly on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Center, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.