Early Childhood Learning Center

Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
390 East Lakeside Parkway
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
156 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Learning Center, located on East Lakeside Parkway in Casa Grande, Arizona, serves as a dedicated facility focused on the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Casa Grande Elementary School District, the center is designed to provide a nurturing, structured environment that emphasizes foundational academic and social-emotional skills. By focusing on early intervention and developmentally appropriate practices, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.

The program is specifically tailored to foster curiosity and growth through play-based learning and guided instruction. With a professional staff committed to early childhood education, the center provides a supportive atmosphere where students can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. By prioritizing an engaging and inclusive classroom experience, the Early Childhood Learning Center plays a vital role in building a strong educational base for children in the Casa Grande area.
156
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
44.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    113 (72.4 %)
  • White
    31 (19.9 %)
  • Black
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)
Phone: (520)876-0045
Website: http://casagrandeeclc.ss8.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 44.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 156
Gender Ratio