Early Childhood Center

Eastbrook Community Sch Corp
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
57 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Early Childhood Center, located at 560 S 900 E in Marion, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the development of the community's youngest learners. As part of the Marion Community Schools district, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of preschool and pre-kindergarten students. By prioritizing early intervention and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic base that prepares children for the transition into elementary school.

The center utilizes age-appropriate curriculum and play-based learning strategies to foster curiosity, communication skills, and foundational literacy and numeracy. With a focus on inclusive practices, the Early Childhood Center strives to support diverse learning styles, ensuring that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive during their formative years. Through dedicated faculty and community engagement, the facility remains a cornerstone for early childhood education in the Marion area.
57
Total Students
5.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    50 (87.7%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (8.8%)
  • Black
    1 (1.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.8%)
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: Eastbrook Community Sch Corp
Phone: (765)934-3551
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 57
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 57
Gender Ratio