Enrollment
85
Elementary
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KENNETT 39·NCES 291650002656
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
1600 ELY STREET, KENNETT, MO 63857 · (573) 717-1115 · Dunklin County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL85 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
82 students
DISTRICT 99% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 85 | 100% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within KENNETT 39. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. this school | 85 | 96.5% | N/A |
| EAST ELEMENTARY STEELE | 80 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LITZSINGER LADUE | 84 | 100.0% | 10.3% |
| BUNCETON ELEM. BUNCETON | 59 | 100.0% | N/A |
| MARQUAND ELEM. MARQUAND | 72 | 100.0% | N/A |
| LEESVILLE ELEM. CLINTON | 91 | 100.0% | 23.2% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Dunklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 85 | #1,199 of 1,294 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
85
-9 (-10%) vs 2020
+8% since 2000-01, when it was 79
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 23.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 85 | 5 | 17.0:1 | 96% (82) |
| 2023-24 | 95 | 4 | 23.8:1 | 97% (92) |
| 2022-23 | 97 | 4 | 24.3:1 | 97% (94) |
| 2020-21 | 94 | 4 | 23.5:1 | 97% (91) |
| 2017-18 | 109 | 6 | 18.2:1 | 50% (54) |
| 2015-16 | 152 | 6 | 25.3:1 | 55% (84) |
| 2010-11 | 137 | 6 | 22.8:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 79 | 4 | 19.8:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR..
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (109 to 85); teachers down 17% (6 to 5).
About EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
Among the schools in KENNETT, Missouri, is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR., a small elementary school. A total of 85 students attend the school, which covers pre-K. The average for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315 students, so this school is 73% smaller than average.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is run by KENNETT 39, whose 5 schools enroll 1,807 students.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.'s enrollment is 55% White. The next largest groups are 27% Black, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. In Dunklin County overall, about 76% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 61%.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. operates with 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 17.0:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Missouri average 12.4:1. About 96% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
Census Bureau estimates for Dunklin County show that median household income is about $47,849, roughly 13% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is one of 21 public schools in Dunklin County, which together enroll about 4,864 students.
H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM. is the public school closest to EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR., less than a tenth of a mile away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
Locale: Town: Remote. In NCES terms, the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. went from 94 students to 85. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 23.5:1 in 2020-21 to 17.0:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Dunklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,493
Census ACS
Median income
$47,849
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,864 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KENNETT 39
- KENNETT HIGHHigh · 493 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 420 students
- H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM.Elementary · 417 students
- KENNETT MIDDLEMiddle · 392 students
- DIAGNOSTIC CTR.Combined
- KENNETT CAREER TECH. CTR.High
Other schools in KENNETT
- KENNETT HIGHHigh · 493 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 420 students
- H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM.Elementary · 417 students
- KENNETT MIDDLEMiddle · 392 students
- DIAGNOSTIC CTR.Combined
- KENNETT CAREER TECH. CTR.High
Other Early Childhood Ctr. schools
4 other US public schools in 1 state are named Early Childhood Ctr.. EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is the 5th largest of the 5.
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.SEDALIA, MO · 260 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.HARRISONVILLE, MO · 243 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.DESOTO, MO · 146 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.INDEPENDENCE, MO · 133 students
Nearby schools
- H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM.0.0 mi · 417
- KENNETT MIDDLE1.3 mi · 392
- SOUTH ELEM.2.2 mi · 420
- KENNETT HIGH2.2 mi · 493
- DELTA C-7 HIGH9.3 mi · 99
- DELTA C-7 ELEM.9.3 mi · 97
Frequently asked questions
About EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.What is the total enrollment at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. enrolls approximately 85 students in grades PK-PK.
Is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. an elementary, middle, or high school?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is approximately 17.0:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.?
At EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR., the student body is approximately 55% White, 7% Hispanic, 27% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. public or private?
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public K-12 school, overseen by KENNETT 39.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.