East Early Childhood Center serves 81 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
East Early Childhood Center's student population of 81 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Early Childhood Center is 0.21, 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
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
89%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 East Early Childhood Center?
81 students attend East Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East Early Childhood Center students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Early Childhood Center?
East Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Early Childhood Center offer ?
East Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Early Childhood Center part of?
East Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood School District.
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