Early Childhood Center serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.04, 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
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
99 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Early Childhood Center students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Clark County R-I School District.
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