At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
42.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
550
Early Childhood Ed Center: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
42.8:1 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)
- 9.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Childhood Ed Center
Early Childhood Ed Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in St. Louis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lindbergh Schools. NCES reports 386 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 42.8:1, above 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 White (87.8%) and multiracial (5.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Childhood Ed Center
- 1How do the reported 42.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.01 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?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.8%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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.
Other schools in Lindbergh Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
Kennerly Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Sappington Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
504 reported students
Long Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Concord Elem. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
555 reported students
Dressel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
598 reported students
Public schools near Early Childhood Ed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. Other · Kirkwood R-VII | PK–PK | 304 | 3.6 mi |
| Walter Ambrose Family Center Other · Webster Groves | PK–PK | 222 | 4.4 mi |
| John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. Other · Mehlville R-IX | PK–PK | 311 | 5.5 mi |
| Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. Other · Fox C-6 | PK–PK | 125 | 5.6 mi |
| Brentwood Early Childhd Center Other · Brentwood | PK–PK | 83 | 6.3 mi |
| External Sites Other · Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. | PK–12 | 1,223 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Ed Center
What grades does Early Childhood Ed Center serve?
Early Childhood Ed Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lindbergh Schools.
How many students attend Early Childhood Ed Center?
Early Childhood Ed Center reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Childhood Ed Center?
The calculated ratio is 42.8:1, based on 386 students and 9.01 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 Early Childhood Ed Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Childhood Ed Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lindbergh Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Childhood Ed Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Early Childhood Ed Center in?
Early Childhood Ed Center is part of Lindbergh Schools, based in St. Louis, MO, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Childhood Ed Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr. (3.6 mi), Walter Ambrose Family Center (4.4 mi), John Cary Early Childhood Ctr. (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.