Shady Dell Early Childhood Center

2757 E Division
Springfield, MO 65803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Shady Dell Early Childhood Center's student population of 152 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
68%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
152 students attend Shady Dell Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Dell Early Childhood Center?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offer ?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Dell Early Childhood Center part of?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Shady Dell Early Childhood Center located?
Shady Dell Early Childhood Center is located in the Webster Park And Shady Dell neighborhood of Springfield, MO.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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