- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellensburg, WA
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530246003099
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ellensburg · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Washington
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ellensburg, WA.
School address
District: Ellensburg School District · Washington
NCES ID 530246003099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Early Learning Center shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530246003099 · Ellensburg, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 27:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellensburg High School (957 students)
Early Learning Center shrank from 60 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellensburg Hig
Ellensburg High School
957 students
- Morgan Middle
Morgan Middle School
772 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
408 students
- Ida Nason Aron 361
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
361 students
- Mt. Stuart Ele 336
Mt. Stuart Elementary
336 students
- This school 54
Early Learning Center
54 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 4% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 95% in Washington - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Early Learning Center is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Ellensburg School District reports $16,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida Nason Aronica Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt. Stuart Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Ellensburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 54 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ellensburg, WA. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 27:1, which is 53% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
43.3% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Ellensburg, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Learning Center rank among schools in Ellensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ellensburg, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ellensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellensburg School District?
Besides Early Learning Center, Ellensburg School District also operates Ellensburg High School (957 students), Morgan Middle School (772 students), and Valley View Elementary School (408 students). See the Ellensburg School District district page for the complete list.