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#805 of 1,280 schools in IA
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Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Fort Dodge Comm School District
104 So. 17th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
382
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#805 of 1,280
In Fort Dodge
#1 of 7
public schools
In district
#1 of 7
Fort Dodge Comm School District
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Early Childhood Center
Elementary School in Fort Dodge · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Fort Dodge, IA, part of Fort Dodge Comm School District. Early Childhood Center serves approximately 382 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 3.8
- IA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
104 So. 17th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Taft Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Humboldt), which scores notably higher. Another option is COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Manson Northwest Webster Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Barnum), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Dodge, see our Fort Dodge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Duncombe Elementary School Fort Dodge | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Butler Elementary School Fort Dodge | 0.7 mi | 2.7 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Dodge | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Fort Dodge High School Fort Dodge | 0.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Cooper Elementary School Fort Dodge | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Feelhaver Elementary School Fort Dodge | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Fort Dodge Middle School Fort Dodge | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Southeast Valley Middle School Burnside | 11.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Manson Northwest Webster Elementary Barnum | 9.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Humboldt Middle School Humboldt | 14.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Humboldt High School Humboldt | 14.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School Dakota City | 15.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Taft Elementary School Humboldt | 15.3 mi | 9.0 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Humboldt | 15.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Dayton Center Dayton | 17.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Robert Blue School Eagle Grove | 17.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Eagle Grove Elementary Eagle Grove | 17.4 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,130
Median Home Value
$139,700
Median Rent
$779/mo
Population
28,633
College Educated
20.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
17.9 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
39.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Coralville, IA | 5.8 |
| Columbus Elementary School Chariton, IA | 5.8 |
| Cunningham School Waterloo, IA | 5.8 |
| Downtown School Des Moines, IA | 5.8 |
| East Elementary School Ankeny, IA | 5.8 |
| Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City, IA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Center
What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?
Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Center rank in IA?
Early Childhood Center ranks #805 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Center?
44.8% of students at Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (515) 574-5740
Resources & Links
District
Fort Dodge Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 3,611
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,013
- District Rank
- #1 of 7
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