Ritenour Early Childhood Center serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ritenour Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ritenour Early Childhood Center's student population of 124 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ritenour Early Childhood Center is 0.76, 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
36%
15%
White
19%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
124 students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ritenour Early Childhood Center students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ritenour Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ritenour Early Childhood Center part of?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center is part of Ritenour School District.
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