Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten, Early Childhood Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 322 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
46%
45%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
322 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Tupelo Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The whole staff is friendly and amazing! I don't know how they do all that they do. The car rider experience goes soo smooth and they work soo well to help my child with autism to excell.
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