Barfield Early Childhood Center serves 402 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barfield Early Childhood Center's student population of 402 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Barfield Early Childhood Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barfield Early Childhood Center?
402 students attend Barfield Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barfield Early Childhood Center students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barfield Early Childhood Center?
Barfield Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barfield Early Childhood Center offer ?
Barfield Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Barfield Early Childhood Center part of?
Barfield Early Childhood Center is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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