ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALTUS school district, located in Altus, OK with about 432 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, located at 1100 N. Forrest in Altus, Oklahoma, serves as the foundational academic facility within the Altus Public Schools district. The center is specifically dedicated to the educational development of the community’s youngest learners, typically focusing on Pre-Kindergarten and early intervention programs. By prioritizing a nurturing and structured environment, the school aims to build essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills that prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school.
As part of the broader Altus Public Schools system, the Early Childhood Center aligns its mission with the district's commitment to excellence and student growth. The facility serves as a starting point for the district’s educational pipeline, emphasizing early literacy, fundamental numeracy, and positive peer interaction. Families interested in enrollment procedures, academic calendars, or specific program offerings can find additional information and updates through the official district website at http://altusps.com.
For more information, contact ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER at (580) 481-2151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Altus, OK 73521-3521
(580) 481-2151
http://altusps.com
ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in Altus, OK with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALTUS
- Total Students:
- 432
- Teachers:
- 22.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 432 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.3%
- White
- 33.6%
- Black or African American
- 10.6%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.