Early Childhood Center serves 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.15, 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Early Childhood Center?
120 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Maryville R-II School District.
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