Early Learning Academy serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Learning Academy's student population of 279 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Help children acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary for them to enter kindergarten ready to learn and enable them to have a successful school experience.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
23%
Black
7%
7%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Academy?
279 students attend Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Early Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Academy?
Early Learning Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Learning Academy offer ?
Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Academy part of?
Early Learning Academy is part of Lexington School District.
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