Early Childhood Center
PublicElementaryGrades PK–K
104 So. 17th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · (515) 574-5740 · Part of Fort Dodge Community School District
Fort Dodge’s School Grade D− better than 3% of Iowa school districts
Students
376
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
42%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–K
What stands out about Early Childhood Center
- Enrollment up 174.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Fort Dodge kids: 4 elementary schools
On the path
Where Fort Dodge kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–KEarly Childhood CenterYou are here
1–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗104 So. 17th St., Fort Dodge
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K140
Kindergarten236
Enrollment over time
137’20
408’21
385’22
382’23
376’24
Up 174.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 63%Hispanic 17%Two or more races 12%Black 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Early Childhood Center from Fort Dodge families.
Other schools in Fort Dodge Community School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.