Early Childhood Center serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- 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:
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Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 92 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.30, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
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?
92 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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