O'connor Early Learning Center serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'connor Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O'connor Early Learning Center's student population of 278 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of O'connor Early Learning Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
46%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend O'connor Early Learning Center?
278 students attend O'connor Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of O'connor Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'connor Early Learning Center?
O'connor Early Learning Center has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'connor Early Learning Center offer ?
O'connor Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'connor Early Learning Center part of?
O'connor Early Learning Center is part of Grand Island School District.
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