Early Childhood Center serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 239 students has grown by 104% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.33, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
239 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Republic R-III School District.
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