Southwest Early Childhood Center serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Early Childhood Center's student population of 283 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Early Childhood Center is 0.66, 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
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
24%
15%
White
51%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwest Early Childhood Center?
283 students attend Southwest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Southwest Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Early Childhood Center?
Southwest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Southwest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Early Childhood Center part of?
Southwest Early Childhood Center is part of Jefferson City School District.
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