Salida Early Childhood Center

Salida School District No. R-32
516 TELLER AVE
SALIDA, CO 81201
71 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Salida Early Childhood Center (SECC), located at 516 Teller Avenue in Salida, Colorado, serves as the primary hub for early childhood education within the Salida School District R-32-J. The center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster the social, emotional, and academic development of young children. By offering age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation for students during their most critical formative years, preparing them for a successful transition into elementary school.

In addition to its educational programming, the Salida Early Childhood Center is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and support services. The facility is equipped to provide inclusive learning opportunities that cater to diverse developmental needs, ensuring that all local children have access to high-quality early instruction. Through its commitment to early intervention and community engagement, the center plays a vital role in supporting working families and promoting long-term academic readiness throughout the Salida area.
71
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (83.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (4.2 %)
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: Salida School District No. R-32
Phone: (719)530-5237
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 71
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
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 71
Gender Ratio