Enrollment
276
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONETT R-I·NCES 292112003402
Monett Early Childhood Center
1007 6TH STREET, MONETT, MO 65708 · (417) 354-2168 · Lawrence County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL276 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
11.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
185 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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 | 123 | 45% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 55% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · 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
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monett Early Childhood Center this school | 276 | 67.0% | N/A |
| MONETT INTERMEDIATE MONETT | 313 | 61.0% | 46.8% |
| PURDY ELEM. PURDY | 303 | 65.0% | 39.9% |
| MONETT ELEM. MONETT | 515 | 63.7% | 34.1% |
| LA MONTE ELEM. LA MONTE | 161 | 61.5% | 55.3% |
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY INDEPENDENCE | 362 | 81.2% | 20.6% |
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 Monett Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Lawrence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 276 | #764 of 1,294 | #8 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #226 of 950 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.3% | #257 of 953 | #1 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.0% | #349 of 1,165 | #3 of 10 |
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 | 276 | 24 | 11.5:1 | 67% (185) |
| 2023-24 | 266 | 21.4 | 12.4:1 | 72% (192) |
| 2022-23 | 264 | 23 | 11.5:1 | 69% (182) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Monett Early Childhood Center.
About Monett Early Childhood Center
Monett Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school run by MONETT R-I in MONETT, Missouri. The school teaches pre-K through kindergarten and enrolls 276 students.
The 5 schools of MONETT R-I, including Monett Early Childhood Center, enroll 2,374 students.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Monett Early Childhood Center is White, with 49% of students. Other groups make up 46% Hispanic and 5% Asian. Lawrence County as a whole is about 88% White, so the school's share is lower. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Monett Early Childhood Center scores 55%.
Monett Early Childhood Center reports a ratio of 11.5 students per teacher, from 24 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Missouri is 12.4:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Monett Early Childhood Center, 67% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 55% average for public schools in Lawrence County.
Census data for Lawrence County show median household income comes to about $61,215, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. The county has 24 public schools and about 7,271 students.
Monett Early Childhood Center's nearest public school is MONETT INTERMEDIATE (about 0.3 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Monett Early Childhood Center as Town: Distant.
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Lawrence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,593
Census ACS
Median income
$61,215
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
7,271 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MONETT R-I
- MONETT HIGHHigh · 742 students
- MONETT MIDDLEMiddle · 528 students
- MONETT ELEM.Elementary · 515 students
- MONETT INTERMEDIATEElementary · 313 students
- SCOTT REGIONAL TECH CENTERHigh
Other schools in MONETT
- MONETT HIGHHigh · 742 students
- MONETT MIDDLEMiddle · 528 students
- MONETT ELEM.Elementary · 515 students
- MONETT INTERMEDIATEElementary · 313 students
- OAKVIEW SCHOOLCombined · 22 students
- SCOTT REGIONAL TECH CENTERHigh
Nearby schools
- MONETT INTERMEDIATE0.3 mi · 313
- MONETT MIDDLE0.8 mi · 528
- MONETT HIGH0.8 mi · 742
- MONETT ELEM.1.3 mi · 515
- OAKVIEW SCHOOL1.3 mi · 22
- CENTRAL ELEM.4.3 mi · 341
Frequently asked questions
About Monett Early Childhood CenterHow large is Monett Early Childhood Center?
Monett Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 276 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does Monett Early Childhood Center serve?
Monett Early Childhood Center serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many teachers does Monett Early Childhood Center have?
Monett Early Childhood Center employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Monett Early Childhood Center?
At Monett Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 49% White, 46% Hispanic, 5% Asian.
Is Monett Early Childhood Center public or private?
Monett Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by MONETT R-I.
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