Don Earl Early Childhood Center serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Earl Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Don Earl Early Childhood Center's student population of 131 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don Earl Early Childhood Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Don Earl Early Childhood Center?
131 students attend Don Earl Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Don Earl Early Childhood Center students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Earl Early Childhood Center?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Don Earl Early Childhood Center offer ?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Don Earl Early Childhood Center part of?
Don Earl Early Childhood Center is part of Fox C-6 School District.
School Reviews
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