East Early Childhood Center

930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
East Early Childhood Center serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

East Early Childhood Center's student population of 122 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
3%
7%
White
20%
70%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Early Childhood Center?
122 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Early Childhood Center?
East Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Early Childhood Center part of?
East Early Childhood Center is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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