Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 108 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
93%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
108 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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 Clark County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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