Kearney Early Education Center serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney Early Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Community Size
School Overview
Kearney Early Education Center's student population of 77 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kearney Early Education Center is 0.42, 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Kearney Early Education Center?
77 students attend Kearney Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kearney Early Education Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney Early Education Center?
Kearney Early Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney Early Education Center offer ?
Kearney Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearney Early Education Center part of?
Kearney Early Education Center is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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