Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tom Butterfield Early Chld 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
50%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center?
80 students attend Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center offer ?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center part of?
Tom Butterfield Early Chld Center is part of Marshall School District.
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