Enrollment
180
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317647002220
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 180
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Learning Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Learning Center
Early Childhood Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 67% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 180 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
The surrounding Scottsbluff Public Schools spends $13,201 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students) and Bluffs Middle School (754 students) alongside Early Childhood Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Learning Center compares
Early Childhood Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 67% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 33.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Early Childhood Learning Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsbluff Public Schools, which includes Early Childhood Learning Center.
$13,201
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 42.1%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Early Childhood Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary 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
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Learning Center is 22.5:1, which is 67% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 43% 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 57.2% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Learning Center?
Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #8 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
Is Early Childhood Learning Center a good school?
Early Childhood Learning Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Early Childhood Learning Center, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Bluffs Middle School (754 students), and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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