Enrollment
211
Elementary
DISTRICT 373 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JOSEPH·NCES 292706003433
Lake Early Learning Center
1800 ALABAMA, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64504 · (816) 671-4009 · Buchanan County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL211 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
10.8:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
109 students
DISTRICT 79% · 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 | 211 | 100% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · 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 Lake Early Learning Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Early Learning Center this school | 211 | 51.7% | N/A |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. SEDALIA | 260 | 53.8% | N/A |
| WESTVIEW ELEM. LEE'S SUMMIT | 269 | 50.2% | 43.9% |
| BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY ST. CHARLES | 227 | 57.3% | 54.0% |
| BENTON ELEM. MARSHALL | 200 | 58.5% | 28.6% |
| THAYER ELEM. FT LEONARD WOOD | 242 | 43.8% | 67.2% |
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 Lake Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Buchanan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 211 | #931 of 1,294 | #16 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #115 of 950 | #1 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.6% | #206 of 953 | #8 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.7% | #606 of 1,165 | #12 of 17 |
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 | 211 | 19.5 | 10.8:1 | 52% (109) |
| 2023-24 | 183 | 15 | 12.2:1 | 98% (180) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lake Early Learning Center.
About Lake Early Learning Center
Lake Early Learning Center is a small elementary school based in ST. JOSEPH, Missouri. The school had 211 students in pre-K in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Missouri) has about 315 students.
ST. JOSEPH operates 22 schools. Combined enrollment is 10,430 students.
White students are the majority at Lake Early Learning Center, with 58% of enrollment. It is also 22% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, and 2% Black. Buchanan County's residents are about 81% White, 23 points above the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 59% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Lake Early Learning Center total 19.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.8:1. That is 1.6 students per teacher below the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 52%. The gap from the 69% average for public schools in Buchanan County is 17 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Buchanan County show that the median household income is $62,158, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Lake Early Learning Center is one of 36 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to Lake Early Learning Center is HOSEA ELEM., at a distance of about 1.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Lake Early Learning Center is Rural: Fringe.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Buchanan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
83,568
Census ACS
Median income
$62,158
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
11,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST. JOSEPH
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,733 students
- BENTON HIGHHigh · 682 students
- LAFAYETTE HIGHHigh · 644 students
- CARDEN PARK ELEMElementary · 638 students
- OAK GROVE ELEMElementary · 502 students
- BODE MIDDLEMiddle · 488 students
Other schools in ST. JOSEPH
- CARDEN PARK ELEMElementary · 638 students
- OAK GROVE ELEMElementary · 502 students
- Mark Twain Early Learning CntrElementary · 232 students
Nearby schools
- HOSEA ELEM.1.1 mi · 422
- BENTON HIGH1.6 mi · 682
- HYDE ELEM.1.7 mi · 352
- SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE2.7 mi · 404
- Riverside Intermediate3.1 mi · 142
- Riverside Primary School3.1 mi · 168
Frequently asked questions
About Lake Early Learning CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Lake Early Learning Center?
Lake Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 211 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Lake Early Learning Center serve?
Lake Early Learning Center serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at Lake Early Learning Center?
Approximately 10.8:1 students per teacher at Lake Early Learning Center.
What is the student diversity at Lake Early Learning Center?
Student demographics at Lake Early Learning Center are roughly 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 17% Two or more.
What district is Lake Early Learning Center in?
Lake Early Learning Center is part of ST. JOSEPH.
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