Enrollment
12
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, AZ
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040253000184
12 students enrolled
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Douglas, Arizona, enrolling 12 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Arizona schools, with 12 enrolled.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
The surrounding Douglas Unified District (4174) spends $9,602 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students) and Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students) alongside Early 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 Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 12 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 91.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Unified District (4174), which includes Early Learning Center.
$9,602
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Ray Borane Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in Douglas, AZ.
What other schools are in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Early Learning Center, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Douglas High School (1,288 students), Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students), and Stevenson Elementary School (392 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.
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