- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tacoma, WA
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530294003589
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #34 of 42
- schools in Tacoma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Washington
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #34 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA.
School address
District: Franklin Pierce School District · Washington
NCES ID 530294003589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Early Learning Center grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+20.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 530294003589 · Tacoma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 38:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (989 students)
Early Learning Center grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+20.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 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
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
989 students
- Franklin Pierc
Franklin Pierce High School
977 students
- Morris Ford Mi
Morris Ford Middle School
831 students
- Perry G Keithl
Perry G Keithley Middle School
804 students
- Brookdale Elem
Brookdale Elementary
483 students
- This school 266
Early Learning Center
266 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 266 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 116% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 33% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 98% in Washington - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 40.6%
White 22.9%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Pierce School District reports $19,065 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Pierce High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Ford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry G Keithley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookdale 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
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Tacoma
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Columbia Junior High School
Standard public school
619 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Geiger Montessori School
Standard public school
521 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Boze Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tacoma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 38:1, which is 116% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
59.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment, in Tacoma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning Center rank among schools in Tacoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #34 of 42 schools in Tacoma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tacoma on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Pierce School District?
Besides Early Learning Center, Franklin Pierce School District also operates Washington High School (989 students), Franklin Pierce High School (977 students), and Morris Ford Middle School (831 students). See the Franklin Pierce School District district page for the complete list.