Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center's student population of 65 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Higley Unified School District (4248)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center often compared to?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center, Santan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center?
65 students attend Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center offer ?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center part of?
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center is part of Higley Unified School District (4248).
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