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EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

1307 FLINT STREET, JONESBORO, AR 72401 · (870) 933-5876 · Craighead County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL315 STUDENTS
Enrollment
315
Elementary
DISTRICT 542 · STATE 418
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
312 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 70%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
315
Student demographics
White
10634%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
4815%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 15%
Black
15048%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 19%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14646%
Female
16954%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
315
+23 (+8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 16.2:1
% White
34%
was 40%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
48%
was 48%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER operates as a compact elementary school in JONESBORO, Arkansas, overseen by JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 315 students spanning grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 418 students per school, that is 25% smaller than typical.

Within JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT, which oversees 10 schools and 6,762 students, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER reports that the largest single group is Black at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 34% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 17% Black, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.5:1. The state averages around 16.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 99% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Craighead County (around 67%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Craighead County shows median household income runs about $59,548, about 30% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is one of 37 public schools in Craighead County (combined enrollment of about 20,332 students).

KINDERGARTEN CENTER is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER's enrollment has climbed 8% since 2018, when it stood at 292 (now 315). Over the same period, the White share decreased from 40% to 34%. Class-load math has grew: from 16.2:1 in 2018 to 18.5:1 in 2025.

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Craighead County at a glance

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Population
113,249
Census ACS
Median income
$59,548
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
20,332 students

Quick facts

School name
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
District
JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
1307 FLINT STREET, JONESBORO, AR 72401
Phone
(870) 933-5876
County
Craighead County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
315
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
312 (99%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
050828000888
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
What is the total enrollment at EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER enrolls approximately 315 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER serve?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER.
How diverse is EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER reports a student body of 34% White, 15% Hispanic, 48% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER public or private?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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