Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center's student population of 126 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center is 0.22, 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
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center?
126 students attend Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center offer ?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center part of?
Ozark Tigerpaw Early Child Center is part of Ozark R-VI School District.
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