Early Childhood Center serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 238 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Providing the Path of Opportunity
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.47, 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
238 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Early Childhood Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 Sedalia 200 School District.
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