Festus Early Childhood Center serves 100 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Festus Early Childhood Center is 0.29, 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Festus Early Childhood Center?
100 students attend Festus Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Festus Early Childhood Center students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Festus Early Childhood Center?
Festus Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, 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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