Early Childhood Ctr.

500 Polar Ln
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Ctr. serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Ctr.'s student population of 200 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Ctr. is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
87%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Ctr.?
200 students attend Early Childhood Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Early Childhood Ctr. students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Ctr.?
Early Childhood Ctr. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Ctr. offer ?
Early Childhood Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Ctr. part of?
Early Childhood Ctr. is part of Harrisonville R-IX School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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