EARLY LEARNING CENTER

GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
4360 W CAPITAL AVE
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
337 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Learning Center located at 4360 W Capital Ave in Grand Island, Nebraska, functions as a foundational educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Grand Island Public Schools district, the facility is designed to foster early childhood growth by providing a supportive, age-appropriate environment. The center focuses on school readiness, emphasizing essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills that prepare students for the transition into elementary education.

By utilizing play-based learning and structured curriculum, the Early Learning Center aims to provide equitable educational opportunities for the community's youngest learners. The program typically addresses early literacy, numeracy, and foundational social interaction, ensuring that children develop the confidence and capabilities necessary for long-term academic success. Through its specialized approach, the school plays a vital role in supporting families and promoting early childhood development within the Grand Island area.
337
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    159 (47.2 %)
  • White
    156 (46.3 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)385-5655
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 337
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 27 Students
750 LOCKWOOD ROAD
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801 (6.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K