Early Childhood Center serves 146 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like James E. Freer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
146 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Desoto 73 School District.
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