Early Learning Center serves 55 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 55 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
380 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
55 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Early Learning Center students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Ellensburg School District.
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