Early Childhood Center serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 88 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.28, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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?
88 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 Nixa School District.
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