Festus Early Childhood Center serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Festus Early Childhood Center's student population of 141 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Festus 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
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Festus Early Childhood Center?
141 students attend Festus Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Festus Early Childhood Center students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Festus Early Childhood Center?
Festus Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Festus Early Childhood Center offer ?
Festus Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Festus Early Childhood Center part of?
Festus Early Childhood Center is part of Festus R-VI School District.
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