Southwest Early Childhood Center serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
23%
15%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwest Early Childhood Center?
305 students attend Southwest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southwest Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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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