Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 150 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
150 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
96%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like James E. Freer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
150 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Desoto 73 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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