- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 318013002407
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Educational Service Unit 13 · Nebraska
NCES ID 318013002407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Early Learning Center grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 318013002407 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 3:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian School (25 students)
Early Learning Center grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
25 students
- This school
Early Learning Center
15 students
- Bridgeport Hea
Bridgeport Head Start
15 students
- Western Nebras
Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc)
14 students
- Home Based 4
Home Based
4 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 78% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 154% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 154% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 20.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Head Start | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Home Based | Smaller | 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
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 15 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 3:1, which is 78% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
78.6% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Learning Center rank among schools in Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Educational Service Unit 13?
Besides Early Learning Center, Educational Service Unit 13 also operates Meridian School (25 students), Bridgeport Head Start (15 students), and Western Nebrask Child Dev Center (Wncdc) (14 students). See the Educational Service Unit 13 district page for the complete list.