Early Childhood Center serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 133 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.61, which is more 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
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
59%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
133 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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 Fort Osage R-I School District.
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