Enrollment
304
Elementary
DISTRICT 489 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIRKWOOD R-VII·NCES 291677003031
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.
100 S SAPPINGTON RD, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 · (314) 213-6136 · St. Louis County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL304 STUDENTS
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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
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
1%
3 students
DISTRICT 7% · 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 | 304 | 100% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · 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
Schools most like KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. this school | 304 | 1.0% | N/A |
| EDGAR ROAD ELEM. ST LOUIS | 369 | 1.6% | 75.2% |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY LIBERTY | 293 | 5.5% | 61.1% |
| AVERY ELEM. ST LOUIS | 337 | 5.9% | 78.8% |
| BARRETTS ELEM. MANCHESTER | 378 | 3.7% | 70.1% |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Peters | 307 | 1.0% | N/A |
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 KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #685 of 1,294 | #117 of 165 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.6% | #484 of 953 | #80 of 151 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 1.0% | #1,163 of 1,165 | #153 of 154 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.9% | #495 of 684 | #74 of 103 |
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
304
+33 (+12%) vs 2020
+15% since 2010-11, when it was 265
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 | 304 | N/A | N/A | 1% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 299 | 8 | 37.4:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 302 | 7.5 | 40.3:1 | 2% (5) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 8 | 33.9:1 | 3% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 330 | 8.5 | 38.8:1 | 5% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 319 | 8 | 39.9:1 | 4% (14) |
| 2010-11 | 265 | 8 | 33.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR..
About KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. is one of the public schools in KIRKWOOD, Missouri. It is a mid-sized elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K, with 304 students on the rolls.
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. belongs to KIRKWOOD R-VII, a district of 9 schools and 5,982 students.
The largest group at KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. is White students, at 79%. Enrollment also includes 11% multiracial, 6% Black, and 3% Hispanic. Among people living in St. Louis County, the White share is about 62%. The diversity index for KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. is 37%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Income data for the school show 1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in St. Louis County average 43%.
For St. Louis County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $82,936, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 47%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 275 public schools in the county, enrolling about 134,601, KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. among them.
Among nearby public schools, NORTH GLENDALE ELEM. is closest at about 0.9 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR..
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Over 4 years, enrollment increased by 33 students, from 271 to 304.
The KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII
- KIRKWOOD SR. HIGHHigh · 1,693 students
- NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLEMiddle · 697 students
- NIPHER MIDDLEMiddle · 660 students
- WESTCHESTER ELEM.Elementary · 572 students
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.Elementary · 571 students
- W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.Elementary · 565 students
Other schools in KIRKWOOD
- KIRKWOOD SR. HIGHHigh · 1,693 students
- NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLEMiddle · 697 students
- NIPHER MIDDLEMiddle · 660 students
- WESTCHESTER ELEM.Elementary · 572 students
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.Elementary · 571 students
- W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.Elementary · 565 students
Nearby schools
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.0.9 mi · 571
- CLARK ELEM.1.0 mi · 283
- NIPHER MIDDLE1.3 mi · 660
- CRESTWOOD ELEM.1.3 mi · 457
- F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.1.3 mi · 457
- WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER1.5 mi · 222
Frequently asked questions
About KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.What is the total enrollment at KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.?
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. enrolls approximately 304 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. serve?
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student diversity at KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.?
Student demographics at KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. are roughly 79% White, 3% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. in?
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. is part of KIRKWOOD R-VII.
What county does KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. serve?
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR. serves St. Louis County in MO.
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