Central Early Childhood Center in Florissant, MO

At a glance

Reported students

113

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri other enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

395

Central Early Childhood Center: 113 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

7.3:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: Not reported
Teachers (FTE): 22
Student–teacher ratio: Not reported

What the reported data says about Central Early Childhood Center

Central Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Florissant. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Hazelwood. NCES reports 113 students for 2024–25.

Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.3:1, below the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (72.6%) and White (15.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Central Early Childhood Center

1How do the reported 7.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White15.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Black72.6%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

86 reported students

West Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

68 reported students

East Middle

Middle · Grades 08–08

167 reported students

Elem. Special Programs Dept.

Elementary · Grades KG–06

0 reported students

Twillman Elem.

Elementary · Grades PK–05

273 reported students

Garrett Elem.

Elementary · Grades PK–05

309 reported students

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Public schools near Central Early Childhood Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Early Education Center Other · Ferguson-Florissant R-II	PK–PK	124	4.1 mi
East Early Childhood Center Other · Hazelwood	PK–PK	86	4.6 mi
West Early Childhood Center Other · Hazelwood	PK–PK	68	5.6 mi
PATTONVILLE Early CHol Other · Pattonville R-III	PK–PK	205	7.9 mi
Early Child. Education Other · Riverview Gardens	PK–PK	248	8.1 mi
Ritenour Early Childhood Ctr Other · Ritenour	PK–PK	149	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Central Early Childhood Center

What grades does Central Early Childhood Center serve?

Central Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hazelwood.

How many students attend Central Early Childhood Center?

Central Early Childhood Center reported 113 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Early Childhood Center?

The calculated ratio is 7.3:1, based on 113 students and 15.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Central Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Central Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazelwood attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Central Early Childhood Center in?

Central Early Childhood Center is part of Hazelwood, based in Florissant, MO, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Central Early Childhood Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Education Center (4.1 mi), East Early Childhood Center (4.6 mi), West Early Childhood Center (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.