Ritenour Early Childhood Center serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ritenour Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ritenour Early Childhood Center's student population of 111 students has grown by 131% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ritenour Early Childhood Center is 0.72, which is more 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
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
40%
15%
White
26%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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?
111 students attend Ritenour Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ritenour Early Childhood Center students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 16:1, 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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