West Early Childhood Center serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?
321 students attend West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Early Childhood Center students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Early Childhood Center offer ?
West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Early Childhood Center part of?
West Early Childhood Center is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.
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