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Early Childhood Center

504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
Early Childhood Center serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 66 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
66 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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