Gerner Family Early Educational Center serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gerner Family Early Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gerner Family Early Educational Center's student population of 398 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gerner Family Early Educational Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
27%
15%
White
51%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gerner Family Early Educational Center?
398 students attend Gerner Family Early Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gerner Family Early Educational Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerner Family Early Educational Center?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gerner Family Early Educational Center offer ?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Gerner Family Early Educational Center part of?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center is part of Park Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Gerner Family Early Educational Center located?
Gerner Family Early Educational Center is located in the Park Forest neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Park Forest.
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