Enrollment
12
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040253000184
Early Learning Center — Douglas, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
12 students enrolled
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Learning Center reports 12 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Douglas Unified District (4174) spends $13,665 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.2% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Use the demographic breakdown, funding mix and nearby-school comparisons below to build a fuller picture than any single ranking provides.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Funding equity
$13,665
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 12 Top 6% in Arizona — larger than 94% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040253000184
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Unified District (4174), which includes Early Learning Center.
$13,665
Per student
-9%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 64.6%
Federal 23.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
Similar other schools in Douglas
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 21:1 students per teacher
Stevenson Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 26:1 students per teacher
Clawson School
Standard public school
344 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Sarah Marley School
Standard public school
291 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Omega Alpha Academy School
Standard public school
201 students
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 12 students enrolled. It is a other school in DOUGLAS, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7%. The school serves a student body in DOUGLAS, AZ.