Shady Dell Early Childhood Center serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center's student population of 111 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is 0.46, 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
4:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
111 students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offer ?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Shady Dell Early Childhood Center part of?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Shady Dell Early Childhood Center located?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is located in the Webster Park And Shady Dell neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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