Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
69%
70%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
119 students attend Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center offer ?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center part of?
Anne E. Nelson Early Learning Center is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.
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