Pate Early Childhood Center serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pate Early Childhood Center's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Houn Dawgs!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pate Early Childhood Center is 0.31, 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
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
82%
67%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Houn Dawgs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pate Early Childhood Center?
474 students attend Pate Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pate Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pate Early Childhood Center?
Pate Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pate Early Childhood Center offer ?
Pate Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pate Early Childhood Center part of?
Pate Early Childhood Center is part of Aurora R-VIII School District.
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