Early Childhood Center serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Attendance Zone: Republic Kindergarten's attendance zone encompasses the entire Republic school district, covering approximately 100.5 square miles around Republic, MO, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 234 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.32, 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
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
234 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Republic R-III School District.
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