Ritenour Early Childhood Center

Ritenour Early Childhood Center serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ritenour Early Childhood Center's student population of 123 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
123 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ritenour Early Childhood Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
8%
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Black
46%
15%
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White
26%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
123 students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ritenour Early Childhood Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ritenour Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ritenour Early Childhood Center part of?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center is part of Ritenour School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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