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%
- Attendance Zone: 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
55%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
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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