Williams Early Childhood Center

Williams Early Childhood Center serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Williams Early Childhood Center's student population of 270 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
270 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Williams Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
23%
8%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
56%
68%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Williams Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Williams Early Childhood Center?
270 students attend Williams Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Williams Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Early Childhood Center?
Williams Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williams Early Childhood Center offer ?
Williams Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Williams Early Childhood Center part of?
Williams Early Childhood Center is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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