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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT OSAGE R-I·NCES 291229002310

EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

25102 E. US 24 Highway, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056 · (816) 650-7480 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL133 STUDENTS
Enrollment
133
Elementary
DISTRICT 298 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
59 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
133
Student demographics
White
7859%
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
2116%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 9%
Black
1310%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 15%
Two+
1814%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 6%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
22%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7556%
Female
5844%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
133
+14 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.4:1
% White
59%
was 76%
% Hispanic
16%
was 7%
% Black
10%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

Set in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a cozy elementary campus, overseen by FORT OSAGE R-I. It hosts 133 students across grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 315 students per school, that is 58% smaller than typical.

FORT OSAGE R-I runs 9 schools in total, collectively educating 4,718 students. EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. reports that White students make up the majority at 59%; the rest breaks down as 16% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 10% Black. Compared to Jackson County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. has 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.4:1, putting EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 44% of students at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Jackson County runs at roughly 60%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Jackson County put the typical household earns roughly $68,577 per year, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is one of 244 public schools in Jackson County (combined enrollment of about 105,714 students).

ELM GROVE ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 12%: 119 students in 2018 compared to 133 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 76% to 59% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Jackson County at a glance

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Population
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students

Quick facts

School name
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
District
FORT OSAGE R-I
Address
25102 E. US 24 Highway, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056
Phone
(816) 650-7480
County
Jackson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
133
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
59 (44%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
291229002310
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
How large is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. enrolls approximately 133 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. serve?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many teachers does EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. have?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
How diverse is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. reports a student body of 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Black, 14% Two or more.
Is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. public or private?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public K-12 school, overseen by FORT OSAGE R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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