Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Early Childhood Center's student population of 211 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
25%
15%
White
49%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Southwest Early Childhood Center?
211 students attend Southwest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southwest Early Childhood Center students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Early Childhood Center?
Southwest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Southwest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Southwest Early Childhood Center part of?
Southwest Early Childhood Center is part of Jefferson City School District.
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