Central Early Childhood Center serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Early Childhood Center's student population of 126 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Early Childhood Center is 0.39, 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
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
76%
15%
White
17%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Central Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Central Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Arrowpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Central Early Childhood Center?
126 students attend Central Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Early Childhood Center?
Central Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Early Childhood Center offer ?
Central Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Early Childhood Center part of?
Central Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood School District.
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