West Early Childhood Center (2025-26 Ranking)

5323 Ville Maria Lane
Hazelwood, MO 63042

West Early Childhood Center serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 71 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

West Early Childhood Center's student population of 71 students has declined by 34% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

71 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center
2023	92
2022	87
2021	66
2020	108
2019	108
2018	121
2017	121
2016	132
2015	150
2014	133
2013	113

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center
2023	9
2022	10
2021	10
2020	10
2019	10
2018	10
2017	10
2016	10
2015	10
2014	7
2013	7

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Year Founded

1954

School Rankings

The of West Early Childhood Center is 0.40, 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.

This School

State Level (MO)

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	10:1	13:1	15:1
2022	9:1	13:1	14:1
2021	7:1	13:1	14:1
2020	11:1	13:1	15:1
2019	11:1	13:1	15:1
2018	12:1	14:1	15:1
2017	12:1	13:1	15:1
2016	13:1	14:1	15:1
2015	15:1	14:1	15:1
2014	19:1	14:1	17:1
2013	16:1	14:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2022	1%	2%	1%
2020	4%	2%	2%
2019	4%	2%	2%
2018	3%	2%	1%
2017	3%	2%	1%
2016	6%	3%	1%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2013	5%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	6%	8%	3%
2022	7%	8%	3%
2021	3%	7%	3%
2020	2%	7%	2%
2019	2%	7%	2%
2018	5%	6%	2%
2017	5%	6%	2%
2016	3%	6%	2%
2015	5%	6%	4%
2014	6%	6%	2%
2013	4%	5%	2%

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Black

76%

15%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	59%	15%	81%
2022	56%	15%	81%
2021	45%	15%	81%
2020	43%	16%	78%
2019	43%	16%	78%
2018	36%	16%	77%
2017	36%	16%	77%
2016	47%	16%	75%
2015	35%	16%	67%
2014	40%	16%	73%
2013	28%	17%	72%

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White

14%

68%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	30%	69%	10%
2022	30%	69%	12%
2021	45%	70%	14%
2020	47%	71%	16%
2019	47%	71%	16%
2018	46%	72%	19%
2017	46%	72%	19%
2016	41%	72%	21%
2015	55%	73%	24%
2014	50%	73%	23%
2013	57%	74%	24%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	5%	6%	5%
2022	4%	5%	3%
2021	5%	5%	1%
2020	4%	4%	2%
2019	4%	4%	2%
2018	1%	4%	1%
2017	1%	4%	1%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	6%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.40

0.51

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	0.56	0.50	0.34
2022	0.60	0.50	0.33
2021	0.60	0.48	0.33
2020	0.60	0.47	0.36
2019	0.60	0.47	0.36
2018	0.66	0.45	0.38
2017	0.66	0.45	0.38
2016	0.61	0.46	0.39
2015	0.58	0.44	0.44
2014	0.60	0.44	0.42
2013	0.59	0.42	0.43

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Eligible for

44%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	43%	41%	61%
2022	53%	40%	59%
2021	42%	43%	64%
2020	87%	44%	51%
2019	87%	44%	51%
2018	21%	44%	49%
2017	21%	44%	49%
2016	37%	44%	56%
2015	5%	44%	43%
2014	18%	42%	56%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	West Early Childhood Center	Missouri	Hazelwood School District
2023	3%	7%	6%
2021	2%	6%	5%
2020	4%	6%	4%
2019	4%	6%	4%
2018	3%	6%	5%
2017	3%	6%	5%
2016	2%	6%	5%
2015	2%	7%	5%
2014	2%	7%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hazelwood School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Early Childhood Center?

71 students attend West Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of West Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of West Early Childhood Center?

West Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.

What grades does West Early Childhood Center offer ?

West Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is West Early Childhood Center part of?

West Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood School District.