At a glance
Reported students
112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547.5
Early Education Center: 112 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
2:1 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)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Education Center
Early Education Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Gladstone. It is one of 32 current school records connected to North Kansas City 74. NCES reports 112 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 2:1, 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 White (58%) and multiracial (16.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Education Center
- 1How do the reported 2:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 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
- 39.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black10.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.1%
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 North Kansas City 74
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ctr. for Educ. Development
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Gashland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–01
218 reported students
Oakwood Manor Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
277 reported students
Topping Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Ravenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Maplewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Public schools near Early Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 35 | 2.3 mi |
| Ctr. for Educ. Development Other · North Kansas City 74 | KG–12 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| Russell Jones Ed Center Other · Park Hill | KG–12 | 0 | 4.8 mi |
| Early Child. Education Ctr. Other · Liberty 53 | PK–PK | 45 | 4.8 mi |
| Bridges/Wyandot Academy Other · Kansas City | KG–12 | 15 | 6.8 mi |
| Gerner Family Early Ed Ctr. Other · Park Hill | PK–PK | 392 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Education Center
What grades does Early Education Center serve?
Early Education Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in North Kansas City 74.
How many students attend Early Education Center?
Early Education Center reported 112 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 Early Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 2:1, based on 112 students and 55 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 Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Education Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Kansas City 74 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Early Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.3% 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 Education Center in?
Early Education Center is part of North Kansas City 74, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maple Valley School (2.3 mi), Ctr. for Educ. Development (2.5 mi), Russell Jones Ed Center (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.