Emily Meschter Early Learning Center

www.ecc.flowingwellsschools.org

136 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Emily Meschter Early Learning Center (EMELC), located in Tucson, Arizona, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Flowing Wells Unified School District. It is primarily dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education, focusing on building a strong academic and social foundation for preschool-aged children. The center is recognized for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners, including those who may require special education services or extra developmental support.

The school is noted for its nurturing environment, which emphasizes play-based learning and early literacy development. By prioritizing small group interactions and professional instruction, EMELC aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into kindergarten. Beyond the classroom, the center serves as a vital resource for local families, fostering community engagement and providing a supportive infrastructure that helps young children in the Tucson area gain the confidence and foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

136

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emily Meschter Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	96
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
96 (70.6%)
White
33 (24.3%)
Black
2 (1.5%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)
Phone:	(520)696-8909
Website:	http://www.ecc.flowingwellsschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 136