West Early Childhood Center serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Early Childhood Center's student population of 71 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Early Childhood Center is 0.40, which is less 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
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
76%
15%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 West Early Childhood Center?
71 students attend West Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Early Childhood Center?
West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Early Childhood Center offer ?
West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Early Childhood Center part of?
West Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood School District.
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