Pasco Early Childhood

77 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Pasco Early Childhood, located at 1215 W Lewis in Pasco, Washington, serves as a dedicated hub for the youngest learners in the Pasco School District. The facility is designed to provide a nurturing and structured educational foundation, focusing on early intervention and developmental growth. By offering specialized programs such as Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), the school aims to ensure that children from diverse backgrounds are socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for the transition into kindergarten.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating play-based learning with essential skill-building activities that foster curiosity and independence. Because the center is focused exclusively on early childhood development, it provides a tailored environment where teachers can closely monitor student progress and engage families in the educational process. This community-centered focus makes Pasco Early Childhood a vital resource for families seeking to establish a strong, positive trajectory for their children’s future schooling.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pasco Early Childhood
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	60
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
60 (77.9 %)
White
15 (19.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6703
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 77