Early Childhood Center

Early Childhood Center serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 216 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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?
216 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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