Center For Early Lrning-north serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center For Early Lrning-north ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Center For Early Lrning-north's student population of 427 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Center For Early Lrning-north is 0.72, 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
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
26%
15%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Center For Early Lrning-north?
427 students attend Center For Early Lrning-north.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Center For Early Lrning-north students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Early Lrning-north?
Center For Early Lrning-north has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center For Early Lrning-north offer ?
Center For Early Lrning-north offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center For Early Lrning-north part of?
Center For Early Lrning-north is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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