Early Learning Center

Located at 3489 Boschertown Road, in St. Charles, Missouri, Early Learning Center is a close-knit primary school that hosts 230 students (grade pre-K), part of ORCHARD FARM R-V. Compared to the state average of about 315 students per school, that is 27% leaner than typical.

Across the 5 schools in ORCHARD FARM R-V (2,241 students total), Early Learning Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Early Learning Center reports that White students make up the majority at 76%. The remainder consists of 10% Black, 7% multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Early Learning Center reports 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.4:1, putting Early Learning Center higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 16% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Across the wider county, St. Charles County reports that median household income runs about $104,692, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Early Learning Center is one of 93 public schools in St. Charles County (combined enrollment of about 59,314 students).

The closest other public school is Discovery Elementary, roughly 0.8 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Early Learning Center.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Early Learning Center has ticked up 39%, going from 165 students in 2018 to 230 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share shrank from 82% to 76%. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 23.6:1 in 2018 to 14.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.