Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : The Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Harrisonville school district, covering approximately 98.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 8.5 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 243 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.22, which is less 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
Hispanic
5%
9%
White
88%
67%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
12%
0.22
(22-23)
9.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Royal Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
243 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Harrisonville R-IX School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : The Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire Harrisonville school district, covering approximately 98.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 8.5 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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