Early Childhood Center serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is more 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
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
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
134 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 Fort Osage R-I School District.
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