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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
