Early Childhood Center serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 97 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is more 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
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
29%
15%
White
52%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
97 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 24:1, 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 Kennett 39 School District.
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