What grades does Early Childhood Center serve?

Early Childhood Center operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Fort Dodge area.

Where is Early Childhood Center located?

Early Childhood Center is a town school in Fort Dodge, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 15.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Fort Dodge, IA?

Schools in Fort Dodge include Early Childhood Center and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Fort Dodge area.

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Early Childhood Center — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Fort Dodge, Iowa|Fort Dodge Comm School District

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Fri

12:00 - Board of Education Meeting - Central Administration Office Event

Aug

Wed

First Day of School (TK-12) - 2 hour releaseEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Wed

First Day of Preschool Event

Sep

Mon

Labor Day - All Schools & Offices ClosedHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Wed

FDSH Picture Day Event

Sep

Mon

6:00PM - Board of Education MeetingEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–K

Enrollment

382

Student:Teacher

15.3:1

Locale

Town

District

Fort Dodge Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.8%

Phone

(515)574-5740

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

279

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.9

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,013

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,782

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,955

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

6.2%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

552

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

519

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

376

Current enrollment

Growing(+161% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 24, 2026

12:00 - Board of Education Meeting - Central Administration Office

Event

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School (TK-12) - 2 hour release

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

First Day of Preschool

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of Preschool	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - All Schools & Offices Closed	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	FDSH Picture Day	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	6:00PM - Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	FDMS Picture Day	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	No School - Teacher PD Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	6:00 - Board of Education Meeting @ Central Office	Event	—