Original Research by School Decision on Stars Early Learning Center
Stars Early Learning Center serves a single grade: pre-kindergarten. It is a regular public school within Adams County School District 14, located in Commerce City. With an enrollment that is small for a standalone early learning center, the school is focused entirely on the year before kindergarten.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller share of white students and a very small share of students identifying as two or more races. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner status were not reported, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about the availability of supports such as language development programs or early intervention services. Because the school serves only pre-kindergarten, state assessment results do not apply—those tests begin in third grade. Similarly, there is no graduation rate, no chronic absenteeism rate, and no data on discipline or course access. This means the usual academic performance metrics do not exist here, which is typical for a pre-K site.
The school is part of the Adams County District 14 system. A search for recent district-level changes—such as new programs, referenda, or curriculum updates—yielded no specific findings beyond basic directory information. Families may want to contact the district directly to learn about its early childhood education approach, any transition pathways into kindergarten, or family engagement opportunities.
Commerce City is a fast-growing community with a young population. Its economy mixes residential neighborhoods, heavy industry, and commercial development. A large oil refinery is a dominant presence, and a major soccer stadium and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge are key local landmarks. The city’s built environment is largely auto-oriented, spread over a wide area, with some parks and trail connections. Population growth has been strong in recent years, driven by new housing development in the northern part of the city. Housing values in the area are below the state average, though they have declined slightly over the past year. Rents are a substantial share of household income, reflecting the broader affordability pressures in the Denver metro region. The area’s unemployment rate is near the national average, and median household income is above the national figure.
For a family considering Stars Early Learning Center, the peer environment will be a small group of pre-K children, the vast majority of whom are Hispanic. The school’s single-grade focus means the entire experience is built around early childhood development. Because so many common data points—free lunch rates, special education rates, and test scores—are absent, parents will need to rely on a direct visit and conversation with the staff to understand what a typical day looks like, what curriculum is used, and what family supports are in place. The school is located in a city that is growing quickly and offers a range of civic assets, but the broader district’s recent priorities and changes are not well documented in the available sources. A parent may want to explore how Stars connects to the elementary school their child would attend next and what the early learning philosophy looks like across the district.
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