Hagen Early Education Center

School District No. Re-1 Valley
301 HAGEN STREET
STERLING, CO 80751
117 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Hagen Early Education Center, located at 301 Hagen Street in Sterling, Colorado, serves as a specialized foundational learning facility within the RE-1 Valley School District. The center is dedicated exclusively to early childhood development, focusing on preparing young children for their transition into elementary school. By prioritizing age-appropriate curriculum and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic base for its students during their most critical formative years.

The facility is recognized for providing a supportive and structured environment designed to meet the unique needs of preschool-aged children. As a hub for early intervention and early education, Hagen plays a vital role in the Sterling community by offering programs that foster curiosity, collaborative play, and essential school-readiness skills. Through its commitment to high-quality early instruction, the center helps ensure that local children have the necessary tools to succeed as they progress through the broader public school system.
117
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
26.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    64 (54.7%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (35.0%)
  • Black
    6 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9%)
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: School District No. Re-1 Valley
Phone: (970)522-0432
Website: http://re1valleyco.sites.thrillshare.com/o/hagen-early-education-center
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 117
Gender Ratio