Early Child. Education Center serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Child. Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Child. Education Center's student population of 28 students has declined by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Child. Education Center is 0.62, 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
1:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
57%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Early Child. Education Center?
28 students attend Early Child. Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Early Child. Education Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Child. Education Center?
Early Child. Education Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Child. Education Center offer ?
Early Child. Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Child. Education Center part of?
Early Child. Education Center is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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