JACKSON COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

JACKSON
4283 KELSON AVE
MARIANNA, FL 32446
129 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Jackson County Early Childhood Center (JCECC), located in Marianna, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on the foundational development of the district’s youngest learners. As part of the Jackson County School Board, the center is dedicated to providing high-quality early education programs, such as Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), designed to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary school. The curriculum emphasizes age-appropriate social, emotional, and academic milestones in a nurturing environment tailored to the developmental needs of toddlers and preschoolers.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the center functions as a vital resource for families within the Jackson County community. By prioritizing early intervention and school readiness, the JCECC aims to foster a love of learning from an early age, ensuring that students build a strong educational foundation. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and support, working closely with parents and guardians to help children develop the necessary cognitive and behavioral skills to thrive in their future academic endeavors.
129
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    58 (45.0%)
  • White
    46 (35.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (10.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (5.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: JACKSON
Phone: (850)482-9698
Website: http://ecc.jcsb.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 83
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 129
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
JCSB TAPP CONTRACT SITE
JACKSON
0 Students
2903 JEFFERSON ST
MARIANNA, FL 32446 (0.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K