Ritenour Early Childhood Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ritenour Early Childhood Center's student population of 149 students has grown by 210% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ritenour Early Childhood Center is 0.70, 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
43%
15%
White
20%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
149 students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ritenour Early Childhood Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ritenour Early Childhood Center?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ritenour Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ritenour Early Childhood Center part of?
Ritenour Early Childhood Center is part of Ritenour School District.
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