Early Child. Education serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Child. Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Child. Education's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Child. Education is 0.06, which is less 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
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
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
What schools are Early Child. Education often compared to?
Early Child. Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Central Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Child. Education?
213 students attend Early Child. Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Child. Education students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Child. Education?
Early Child. Education has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Child. Education offer ?
Early Child. Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Child. Education part of?
Early Child. Education is part of Riverview Gardens School District.
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