Brown Early Childhood Center serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brown Early Childhood Center's student population of 311 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brown Early Childhood Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
27%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brown Early Childhood Center?
311 students attend Brown Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brown Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Early Childhood Center?
Brown Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Early Childhood Center offer ?
Brown Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brown Early Childhood Center part of?
Brown Early Childhood Center is part of Portales School District.
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