Central Early Childhood Center serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Early Childhood Center's student population of 104 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
71%
15%
White
21%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Central Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Arrowpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Early Childhood Center?
104 students attend Central Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Central Early Childhood Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Early Childhood Center?
Central Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Early Childhood Center offer ?
Central Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Central Early Childhood Center part of?
Central Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood School District.
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