Early Learning Center-George Earle

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Early Learning Center at George Earle, located at 400 N Wilson St in Hobart, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational facility within the School City of Hobart district. The center is specifically designed to support the development of the community’s youngest learners, focusing on early childhood education to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school. By prioritizing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment, the center aims to foster both social-emotional growth and basic academic readiness during these critical formative years.

As a dedicated hub for early childhood programming, George Earle emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where children can engage in play-based learning and structured activities. The school works closely with families to establish a strong educational partnership, ensuring that students develop the foundational skills, curiosity, and confidence necessary for their future academic journey. The facility remains a key component of the Hobart community's commitment to providing quality educational opportunities starting at the earliest possible stage.

307

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Learning Center-George Earle
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	90
Black	32
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
167 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
90 (29.3 %)
Black
32 (10.4 %)
Two or More
17 (5.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	School City of Hobart
Phone:	(219)942-7263
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 39

Kindergarten 268