Early Childhood Center

19400 56TH AVE W
LYNNWOOD, WA 98036

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Early Childhood Center located at 19400 56th Ave W in Lynnwood, Washington, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Edmonds School District. This center is dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for the district's youngest students, typically focusing on preschool-aged children. Its primary mission is to create an inclusive and supportive environment that addresses the diverse developmental needs of early learners, including those who may require specialized instruction or early intervention services.

The school is designed to foster a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social-emotional growth, cognitive development, and essential pre-literacy and numeracy skills. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the center aims to prepare students for a smooth and successful transition into elementary school. Through collaboration with families and a staff trained in early childhood education, the center provides a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and early academic confidence in its students.

397

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

42.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	108
Black	61
Asian	70
Two or More	36
American Indian	3

White
117 (29.6%)
Hispanic
108 (27.3%)
Asian
70 (17.7%)
Black
61 (15.4%)
Two or More
36 (9.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Edmonds School District
Phone:	(425)670-7211
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	42.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 397

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Early Childhood Center
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	397

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Early Childhood Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	39.3%
Male	239	60.2%
Not Specified	2	0.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)