Shady Dell Early Childhood Center serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center's student population of 125 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
125 students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offer ?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Shady Dell Early Childhood Center part of?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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