Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOLIVAR R-I·NCES 290537003385
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR
1400 E FOREST ST, BOLIVAR, MO 65613 · (417) 328-5615 · Polk County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL157 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
17.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
79 students
DISTRICT 49% · 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 | 157 | 100% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · 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 BOLIVAR R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR this school | 157 | 50.3% | N/A |
| NORTHWEST ELEM. HOUSTONIA | 161 | 49.7% | 60.5% |
| SHELL KNOB ELEM. SHELL KNOB | 158 | 48.7% | 29.8% |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. DESOTO | 146 | 49.3% | N/A |
| CHADWICK ELEMENTARY CHADWICK | 155 | 53.5% | 33.1% |
| PHELPS CO. ELEM. EDGAR SPRINGS | 160 | 47.5% | 52.1% |
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 LEARNING CNTR ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 157 | #1,032 of 1,294 | #6 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.3% | #636 of 1,165 | #7 of 8 |
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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 157 | 9 | 17.4:1 | 50% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 137 | 10 | 13.7:1 | 49% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 150 | 10 | 15.0:1 | 56% (84) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR.
About EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is a public small elementary school in BOLIVAR, Missouri. Enrolled students number 157 students, in pre-K. Enrollment is 50% lower than the average for elementary schools in Missouri, which is about 315.
The 5 schools in BOLIVAR R-I enroll 2,725 students altogether, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR among them.
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR's enrollment is 94% White. Next come 4% multiracial. County-wide, about 92% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 12%, meaning two students picked at random have a 12% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR employs 9 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 17.4:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 50%.
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is located in Polk County, where the median household income is $59,647, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Besides EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR, Polk County has 20 other public schools.
The shortest distance from EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to BOLIVAR PRIMARY. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
Under the NCES locale system, EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is Town: Distant.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,444
Census ACS
Median income
$59,647
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,965 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOLIVAR R-I
- BOLIVAR HIGHHigh · 831 students
- BOLIVAR MIDDLEMiddle · 587 students
- BOLIVAR PRIMARYElementary · 578 students
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.Elementary · 572 students
Other schools in BOLIVAR
- BOLIVAR HIGHHigh · 831 students
- BOLIVAR MIDDLEMiddle · 587 students
- BOLIVAR PRIMARYElementary · 578 students
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.Elementary · 572 students
- Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSEElementary · 72 students
Other Early Childhood Learning Cntr schools
One other US public school is named Early Childhood Learning Cntr. EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRMOBERLY, MO · 166 students
Nearby schools
- BOLIVAR PRIMARY0.1 mi · 578
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.0.3 mi · 572
- BOLIVAR HIGH0.3 mi · 831
- Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE0.5 mi · 72
- BOLIVAR MIDDLE1.4 mi · 587
- HALFWAY SECONDARY8.4 mi · 114
Frequently asked questions
About EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRHow many students attend EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR enrolls approximately 157 students in grades PK-PK.
Is EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR an elementary, middle, or high school?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR have?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR employs 9 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR?
At EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR?
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR is overseen by BOLIVAR R-I in Polk County.
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