Great Beginnings Early Educational Center serves 284 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center's student population of 284 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center is 0.65, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
53%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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
How many students attend Great Beginnings Early Educational Center?
284 students attend Great Beginnings Early Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Beginnings Early Educational Center offer ?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Beginnings Early Educational Center part of?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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