Early Child. Education serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Child. Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Child. Education's student population of 248 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Child. Education is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
97%
15%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Early Child. Education often compared to?
Early Child. Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Central Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Early Child. Education?
248 students attend Early Child. Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Early Child. Education students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Child. Education?
Early Child. Education has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Child. Education offer ?
Early Child. Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Child. Education part of?
Early Child. Education is part of Riverview Gardens School District.
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