Early Childhood Center

160 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center in West Liberty, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. Located at 111 W. 7th St., the center focuses on creating a nurturing environment that bridges the gap between home life and formal primary education. By prioritizing early intervention, social-emotional growth, and foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare children for the rigors of kindergarten and beyond.

As part of the West Liberty Community School District, the Early Childhood Center is deeply integrated into the local educational framework. The school typically emphasizes play-based learning and developmentally appropriate curricula, ensuring that children build confidence and curiosity in their early years. Through its commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the center plays a critical role in supporting West Liberty families by providing a stable, high-quality start to their children’s academic journeys.

160

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	95
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
95 (59.4 %)
White
62 (38.8 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Liberty Comm School District
Phone:	(319)627-5089
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 70

Kindergarten 90