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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GRAIN VALLEY R-V·NCES 291308003169

GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR

31604 E PINK HILL ROAD, GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029 · (816) 847-5006 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL83 STUDENTS
Enrollment
83
Elementary
DISTRICT 404 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
4%
3 students
DISTRICT 22% · 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
83
Student demographics
White
5870%
DISTRICT 78% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
1518%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Black
34%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 15%
Two+
56%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Native American
22%
DISTRICT 0% · 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
5364%
Female
3036%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
83
-2 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.3:1
was 10.1:1
% White
70%
was 81%
% Hispanic
18%
was 8%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR

GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR is a K-5 school of micro-enrollment scale in GRAIN VALLEY, Missouri, run under GRAIN VALLEY R-V, instructing 83 students in grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 315 students per school, that is 74% leaner than typical.

GRAIN VALLEY R-V runs 8 schools in total, collectively educating 4,546 students. GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR is one of those campuses.

Demographically, GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR lists that White students make up the majority at 70%. Beyond that, the school records 18% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Black, 2% Native American. By comparison, Jackson County as a whole is about 62% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 8.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.4:1 average. Around 4% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Jackson County runs at roughly 60%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, census data for Jackson County shows median household income runs about $68,577, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR is one of 244 public schools in Jackson County (combined enrollment of about 105,714 students).

The closest other public school is GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR has changed only slightly, going from 85 students in 2018 to 83 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 81% to 70%. Class-load math has fell: from 10.1:1 in 2018 to 8.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

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
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR
District
GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Address
31604 E PINK HILL ROAD, GRAIN VALLEY, MO 64029
Phone
(816) 847-5006
County
Jackson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
83
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
3 (4%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
291308003169
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR
How many students attend GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR?
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR enrolls approximately 83 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR serve?
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many teachers does GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR have?
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1.
What is the student diversity at GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR?
Student demographics at GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR are roughly 70% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR?
GRAIN VALLEY EARLY CHILDHD CTR is overseen by GRAIN VALLEY R-V in Jackson County.
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