Kirkwood Early Child. Center serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkwood Early Child. Center's student population of 304 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood Early Child. Center is 0.38, 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.
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
6%
15%
White
78%
67%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirkwood Early Child. Center?
304 students attend Kirkwood Early Child. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kirkwood Early Child. Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Kirkwood Early Child. Center offer ?
Kirkwood Early Child. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkwood Early Child. Center part of?
Kirkwood Early Child. Center is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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