Williams Early Childhood Center serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Williams Early Childhood Center's student population of 270 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williams Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Williams Early Childhood Center?
270 students attend Williams Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Williams Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Early Childhood Center?
Williams Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williams Early Childhood Center offer ?
Williams Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Early Childhood Center part of?
Williams Early Childhood Center is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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