John Cary Early Childhood Center serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Cary Early Childhood Center's student population of 288 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Cary Early Childhood Center is 0.31, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 John Cary Early Childhood Center?
288 students attend John Cary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John Cary Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Cary Early Childhood Center?
John Cary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Cary Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Cary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is John Cary Early Childhood Center part of?
John Cary Early Childhood Center is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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