Early Childhood Center

Independence Comm School District
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
39 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center in Independence, Iowa, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of the community's youngest learners. By focusing on the critical years of early childhood, the center provides a structured and nurturing environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The curriculum is typically tailored to prepare students for the transition into elementary school by emphasizing play-based learning, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and the development of essential interpersonal abilities.

Located on 1st St W, the facility functions as a central hub for families in the Independence area seeking developmentally appropriate programming. The center prioritizes creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can explore their interests and build confidence. Through a combination of guided instruction and collaborative activities, the Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in setting a positive academic trajectory for its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys within the school district.
39
Total Students
1.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (89.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.1 %)
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: Independence Comm School District
Phone: (319)334-4780
Website: http://www.indeek12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Gender Ratio