Enrollment
74
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. R-32·NCES 080633006501
Salida Early Childhood Center
516 TELLER AVE, SALIDA, CO 81201 · (719) 530-5237 · Chaffee County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL74 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 74 | 100% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Salida Early Childhood Center→Longfellow Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Salida School District No. R-32. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 74 | #1,015 of 1,056 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
74
+16 (+28%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
was 9.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 74 | 11 | 6.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 66 | 9.4 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 7.9 | 8.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 58 | 6 | 9.7:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 59 | 4.9 | 12.1:1 | 5% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 63 | 4 | 15.8:1 | 19% (12) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Salida Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (59 to 74); teachers up 126% (4.9 to 11).
About Salida Early Childhood Center
Salida Early Childhood Center is a small elementary school in Colorado, with an address in SALIDA. The school reports 74 students in pre-K. The typical figure for elementary schools in Colorado is about 379 students.
Salida School District No. R-32 is responsible for 6 schools, Salida Early Childhood Center included, with 1,351 students in all.
At 68%, White students outnumber all other groups at Salida Early Childhood Center combined. The remaining students are 30% Hispanic. Among people living in Chaffee County, the White share is about 87%. By the diversity index, Salida Early Childhood Center comes in at 45%.
The school reported 11 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 6.7:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Colorado average 16.6:1.
Chaffee County has these Census figures: median household income is about $84,132, roughly 47% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. The public schools of Chaffee County number 12 and enroll about 2,462.
Salida Middle School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Salida Early Childhood Center is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Remote.
The student count in 2024-25 was 74, 28% above the 58 of 2020-21. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 9.7:1 to 6.7:1.
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Chaffee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,178
Census ACS
Median income
$84,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
2,462 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Salida School District No. R-32
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 449 students
- Salida High SchoolHigh · 409 students
- Salida Middle SchoolMiddle · 327 students
- Crest AcademyMiddle · 60 students
- Horizons Exploratory AcademyHigh · 32 students
Other schools in SALIDA
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 449 students
- Salida High SchoolHigh · 409 students
- Salida Middle SchoolMiddle · 327 students
- Salida Montessori Charter SchoolElementary · 186 students
- Crest AcademyMiddle · 60 students
- Horizons Exploratory AcademyHigh · 32 students
Nearby schools
- Salida Middle School0.1 mi · 327
- Salida High School0.2 mi · 409
- Horizons Exploratory Academy0.2 mi · 32
- Crest Academy0.5 mi · 60
- Salida Montessori Charter School0.6 mi · 186
- Longfellow Elementary School0.6 mi · 449
Frequently asked questions
About Salida Early Childhood CenterHow large is Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 74 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Salida Early Childhood Center serve?
Salida Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Salida Early Childhood Center is approximately 6.7:1 (11 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Salida Early Childhood Center?
Salida Early Childhood Center reports a student body of 68% White, 30% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
What district is Salida Early Childhood Center in?
Salida Early Childhood Center is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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