Great Beginnings Early Educational Center serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center's student population of 331 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center is 0.62, which is more 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
19%
15%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
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 Great Beginnings Early Educational Center?
331 students attend Great Beginnings Early Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Beginnings Early Educational Center?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Great Beginnings Early Educational Center offer ?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Beginnings Early Educational Center part of?
Great Beginnings Early Educational Center is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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