Williams Early Childhood Center serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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 294 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williams Early Childhood Center is 0.69, 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
48%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Williams Early Childhood Center?
294 students attend Williams Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Williams Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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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