Early Childhood Center

1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Center serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : The attendance zone for the Early Childhood Center encompasses the entire school district in Kennett, MO, covering approximately 41.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 85 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
27%
15%
White
55%
67%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
85 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Kennett 39 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : The attendance zone for the Early Childhood Center encompasses the entire school district in Kennett, MO, covering approximately 41.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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