Enrollment
122
Elementary
DISTRICT 460 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STORM LAKE COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192739001597
East Early Childhood Ctr
930 E 5th, Storm Lake, IA 50588 · (712) 732-8076 · Buena Vista County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL122 STUDENTS
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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
13.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
59 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 41%
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 | 122 | 100% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 48% · 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
East Early Childhood Ctr→Storm Lake Early Elementary School→Storm Lake Elementary→Storm Lake Middle School→Storm Lake High School
Based on grade levels within Storm Lake Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East Early Childhood Ctr
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Early Childhood Ctr this school | 122 | 48.4% | N/A |
| Early Childhood Center West Liberty | 89 | 62.9% | N/A |
| Sioux Center Intermediate School Sioux Center | 242 | 54.5% | 69.8% |
| Northeast Hamilton Elementary School Blairsburg | 208 | 60.6% | 59.0% |
| CAL Elementary School Latimer | 180 | 47.2% | 76.2% |
| Roundy Elementary School Columbus Junction | 383 | 70.2% | 60.3% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Early Childhood Ctr ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Buena Vista County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 122 | #648 of 705 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.4% | #240 of 666 | #4 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
122
-11 (-8%) vs 2020
-60% since 1990-91, when it was 303
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 16.6:1
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 | 122 | 9.1 | 13.4:1 | 48% (59) |
| 2023-24 | 110 | 9.5 | 11.6:1 | 55% (60) |
| 2022-23 | 101 | 7.9 | 12.8:1 | 61% (62) |
| 2020-21 | 133 | 8 | 16.6:1 | 57% (76) |
| 2017-18 | 142 | 9.8 | 14.5:1 | 69% (98) |
| 2015-16 | 143 | 8 | 17.9:1 | 79% (113) |
| 2010-11 | 126 | 6 | 21.0:1 | 59% (74) |
| 2000-01 | 109 | 7 | 15.6:1 | 84% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 303 | 8 | 37.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Early Childhood Ctr.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (142 to 122); teachers down 7% (9.8 to 9.1).
About East Early Childhood Ctr
East Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary school in Storm Lake, Iowa. It covers pre-K, with a total enrollment of 122 students. Enrollment is 62% lower than the average for elementary schools in Iowa, which is about 325.
East Early Childhood Ctr is a school in Storm Lake Comm School District. The district has 6 schools and 2,933 students.
At 55%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at East Early Childhood Ctr combined. Smaller groups are 20% White, 10% Asian, 10% Pacific Islander, and 3% Black. County-wide, 29% of Buena Vista County residents are Hispanic. By the diversity index, East Early Childhood Ctr comes in at 64%.
The count of teachers at East Early Childhood Ctr is 9.1 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 13.4:1. Across elementary schools in Iowa, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. Around 48% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Buena Vista County report 60%.
Buena Vista County has about 20,753 residents, and median household income is about $71,719, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 15 public schools in Buena Vista County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,691.
Nearest public school: Storm Lake High School, about 0.4 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Remote. That means it sits in a town far from an urbanized area.
The number of students declined from 133 to 122 over 4 years. The number of students per teacher fell from 16.6 to 13.4 over 4 years.
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Buena Vista County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,753
Census ACS
Median income
$71,719
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
4,691 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Storm Lake Comm School District
- Storm Lake High SchoolHigh · 851 students
- Storm Lake ElementaryElementary · 822 students
- Storm Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 651 students
- Storm Lake Early Elementary SchoolElementary · 437 students
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HSHigh · 50 students
Other schools in Storm Lake
- Storm Lake High SchoolHigh · 851 students
- Storm Lake ElementaryElementary · 822 students
- Storm Lake Middle SchoolMiddle · 651 students
- Storm Lake Early Elementary SchoolElementary · 437 students
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HSHigh · 50 students
Nearby schools
- Storm Lake High School0.4 mi · 851
- St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS0.4 mi · 50
- Storm Lake Middle School2.0 mi · 651
- Storm Lake Elementary2.0 mi · 822
- Storm Lake Early Elementary School2.2 mi · 437
- Alta-Aurelia High School6.0 mi · 221
Frequently asked questions
About East Early Childhood CtrWhat is the total enrollment at East Early Childhood Ctr?
East Early Childhood Ctr enrolls approximately 122 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does East Early Childhood Ctr serve?
East Early Childhood Ctr serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many teachers does East Early Childhood Ctr have?
East Early Childhood Ctr employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Early Childhood Ctr?
At East Early Childhood Ctr, the student body is approximately 20% White, 55% Hispanic, 3% Black, 10% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is East Early Childhood Ctr public or private?
East Early Childhood Ctr is a public K-12 school, overseen by Storm Lake Comm School District.
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