John Cary Early Childhood Center serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Cary Early Childhood Center's student population of 298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Cary Early Childhood Center is 0.37, 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
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
79%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 John Cary Early Childhood Center?
298 students attend John Cary Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John Cary Early Childhood Center students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Cary Early Childhood Center?
John Cary Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Cary Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Cary Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Cary Early Childhood Center part of?
John Cary Early Childhood Center is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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